公开(公告)号：US09820038B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US15025328

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander V. Salvatti ,  Andrew Bright ,  Christopher Wilk ,  Justin D. Crosby ,  Nikolas T. Vitt ,  Pablo Seoane Vieites ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Samuel Bruce Weiss ,  Teemu P. Sipila

IPC: H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/44 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R9/06

Abstract: A waterproof speaker module may include a membrane formed from at least one waterproof and elastic material and a supporting structure. The membrane may include an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one concave region that is indented toward the inner surface. The supporting structure may be coupled to the membrane and include a support structure that mates with the concave region of the membrane when the speaker is subjected to a hydrostatic load. When the speaker is not subjected to a hydrostatic load, the support structure may contact the concave region. In this way, the membrane may be resistant to tearing or rupture due to hydrostatic load.

公开(公告)号：US09672804B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14795298

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ruchir M. Dave ,  Shaohai Chen

IPC: G10K11/178 ,  H04R25/00 ,  G10K11/16 ,  G11C13/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/60

CPC classification number: G10K11/178 ,  G10K11/16 ,  G10K2210/1081 ,  G11C13/00 ,  G11C13/0023 ,  G11C13/0061 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M1/72591 ,  H04R1/1083 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  H04R2225/51 ,  H04R2460/01 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: A portable audio device, which includes active noise cancellation circuitry, a hearing aid compliant magnetic radiator, and a speaker/earpiece, is surrounded by ambient acoustic noise. The active noise cancellation circuitry provides an anti-noise signal at an input of the speaker to control/reduce the ambient acoustic noise outside of the device. In addition, the active noise cancellation circuitry provides an inverse anti-noise signal to an input of the magnetic radiator. The magnetic fields produced by the speaker driven by the anti-noise signal and the magnetic radiator driven by the inverse anti-noise signal cancel each other out through phase cancellation such that a hearing aid using a telecoil coupled to the audio device does not produce significant audio waves based on either of these signals. Other embodiments are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20160212526A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15025328

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: APPLE, INC.

Inventor： Alexander V. Salvatti ,  Andrew Bright ,  Christopher Wilk ,  Justin D. Crosby ,  Nikolas T. Vitt ,  Pablo Seoane Vieites ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Samuel Bruce Weiss ,  Teemu P. Sipila

IPC: H04R1/44 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/44 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R9/06

Abstract: A waterproof speaker module may include a membrane formed from at least one waterproof and elastic material and a supporting structure. The membrane may include an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one concave region that is indented toward the inner surface. The supporting structure may be coupled to the membrane and include a support structure that mates with the concave region of the membrane when the speaker is subjected to a hydrostatic load. When the speaker is not subjected to a hydrostatic load, the support structure may contact the concave region. In this way, the membrane may be resistant to tearing or rupture due to hydrostatic load.

Abstract translation: 防水扬声器模块可以包括由至少一个防水弹性材料和支撑结构形成的膜。 膜可以包括外表面，内表面和朝向内表面凹入的至少一个凹区。 支撑结构可以耦合到膜并且包括当扬声器经受静水压力负载时与膜的凹陷区域配合的支撑结构。 当扬声器不受静液压负载时，支撑结构可以接触凹入区域。 以这种方式，膜可能由于静水压力而抵抗撕裂或破裂。

公开(公告)号：US09374635B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14590842

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Benjamin M. Russo

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: This document describes methods and apparatus for reducing a magnetic field emitted by an earpiece assembly from extending substantially outside a device associated with the earpiece assembly. Where the earpiece assembly is susceptible to ingress of magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly such a reduction can prolong an operational life of the earpiece assembly. By insert molding magnetically permeable materials throughout an enclosure that surrounds and supports a permanent magnet of the earpiece assembly, a portion of a magnetic field emanating from the permanent magnet that extends outside the device can be substantially reduced or redirected so that the magnetic field ceases to draw the magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文件描述了用于减少耳机组件发射的磁场的方法和装置，其基本上在与耳机组件相关联的装置外部延伸。 在耳机组件易于将磁性可吸引颗粒进入耳机组件的情况下，这样的减小可以延长耳机组件的使用寿命。 通过在围绕和支撑耳机组件的永久磁体的外壳中嵌入成型导磁材料，可以显着地减少或重定向从永久磁铁发出的延伸到装置外部的一部分磁场，使得磁场停止 将可磁吸引的颗粒吸入听筒组件中。

公开(公告)号：US09332351B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US13764682

申请日：2013-02-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott P. Porter ,  Christopher Wilk ,  Ruchir M. Dave

IPC: H04R1/00 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R11/02

CPC classification number: H04R9/025 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R9/066 ,  H04R11/02 ,  H04R2209/022 ,  H04R2209/041 ,  H04R2400/03

Abstract: An acoustic transducer includes a housing, which may be a circular cylinder or may have a rectangular cross-section. Two permanent magnets that closely fit the inside of the housing are joined by a linkage having a high magnetic permeability to form a piston that is inserted into the housing. Two pole coils surround the housing with each coil adjacent one of the permanent magnets. The coils are arranged to cause the piston to oscillate within the housing and emit sound waves when coupled to an electrical signal. One end of the housing may be closed except for a barometric leak. A third permanent magnet or a spring may provide a restoring force that centers the piston between the coils when the piston is not subjected to other forces. One of the permanent magnets on the piston may include a vent passage.

Abstract translation: 声换能器包括壳体，其可以是圆柱体或者可以具有矩形横截面。 紧密配合壳体内部的两个永磁体通过具有高磁导率的连接件相连，以形成插入壳体中的活塞。 两个极线圈围绕着壳体，每个线圈与一个永磁体相邻。 线圈被布置成使得活塞在壳体内振荡并且当耦合到电信号时发出声波。 除气压泄漏外，外壳的一端也可能是封闭的。 第三永磁体或弹簧可以提供恢复力，当活塞不受其他力时，将活塞中心在线圈之间。 活塞上的一个永磁体可以包括通气通道。

公开(公告)号：US20160073182A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14590842

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Benjamin M. Russo

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: This document describes methods and apparatus for reducing a magnetic field emitted by an earpiece assembly from extending substantially outside a device associated with the earpiece assembly. Where the earpiece assembly is susceptible to ingress of magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly such a reduction can prolong an operational life of the earpiece assembly. By insert molding magnetically permeable materials throughout an enclosure that surrounds and supports a permanent magnet of the earpiece assembly, a portion of a magnetic field emanating from the permanent magnet that extends outside the device can be substantially reduced or redirected so that the magnetic field ceases to draw the magnetically attractable particles into the earpiece assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文件描述了用于减少耳机组件发射的磁场的方法和装置，其基本上在与耳机组件相关联的装置外部延伸。 在耳机组件易于将磁性可吸引颗粒进入耳机组件的情况下，这样的减小可以延长耳机组件的使用寿命。 通过在围绕和支撑耳机组件的永久磁体的外壳中嵌入成型导磁材料，可以显着地减少或重定向从永久磁铁发出的延伸到装置外部的一部分磁场，使得磁场停止 将可磁吸引的颗粒吸入听筒组件中。

公开(公告)号：US20160044424A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14818827

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ruchir M. Dave ,  Shaohai Chen

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/505 ,  H04M1/6016 ,  H04M1/72591 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R25/50 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2410/05 ,  H04R2460/01 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: A portable audio device has a voice coil audio signal processor in which a desired audio content signal is combined with an anti-noise signal produced by an active noise cancellation block. A voice coil amplifier receives a volume setting and is coupled to an output of the voice coil audio signal processor. A speaker is coupled to an output of the voice coil amplifier. In addition, a telecoil audio signal processor also receives the desired audio content, and feeds a telecoil amplifier that receives a telecoil coupling strength setting, followed by a telecoil. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

公开(公告)号：US20150010175A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US13937056

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott P. Porter ,  Christopher Wilk ,  Ruchir M. Dave

IPC: H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/00 ,  H04R9/022 ,  H04R9/025

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a micro speaker assembly that has two drivers, each having a separate yoke, set of magnets, voice coil, and acoustic diaphragms. One driver may produce high frequency (HF) sound while the other produces low frequency (LF) sound. The two drivers may be packaged, side-by-side, within the same micro speaker acoustic enclosure. The drivers may have their respective magnet systems physically connected to each other, in order to enhance heat transfer from one to the other. In particular, a thermally conductive portion or bridge may be used to directly join or thermally connect adjacent edges of the yoke portions of the two magnet systems, in order to enhance heat transfer between the first and second micro speaker drivers. Thus, the assembly can handle more power without overheating. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括具有两个驱动器的微型扬声器组件，每个驱动器具有单独的轭，一组磁体，音圈和声隔膜。 一个驱动器可能产生高频（HF）声音，而另一个产生低频（LF）声音。 两个驱动器可以并排包装在同一个微型扬声器声学封套内。 驱动器可以将其各自的磁体系统彼此物理连接，以便增强从一个到另一个的热传递。 特别地，导热部分或桥接件可用于直接连接或热连接两个磁体系统的磁轭部分的相邻边缘，以便增强第一和第二微型扬声器驱动器之间的热传递。 因此，组件可以处理更多的功率而不会过热。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140198938A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14211468

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ruchir M. Dave ,  Shaohai Chen

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/505 ,  H04M1/6016 ,  H04M1/72591 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R25/50 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2410/05 ,  H04R2460/01 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: A portable audio device has a voice coil audio signal processor in which a desired audio content signal is combined with an anti-noise signal produced by an active noise cancellation block. A voice coil amplifier receives a volume setting and is coupled to an output of the voice coil audio signal processor. A speaker is coupled to an output of the voice coil amplifier. In addition, a telecoil audio signal processor also receives the desired audio content, and feeds a telecoil amplifier that receives a telecoil coupling strength setting, followed by a telecoil. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式音频设备具有音圈音频信号处理器，其中期望的音频内容信号与由主动噪声消除块产生的抗噪声信号组合。 音圈放大器接收音量设定并耦合到音圈音频信号处理器的输出。 扬声器耦合到音圈放大器的输出端。 此外，线圈音频信号处理器还接收期望的音频内容，并且馈送接收线圈耦合强度设置的拾音线圈放大器，随后是拾音线圈。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08724841B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13660650

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew P. Bright ,  Christopher R. Wilk ,  Jae Han Lee ,  Ruchir M. Dave ,  Scott P. Porter ,  Sawyer Isaac Cohen

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/20 ,  E04B1/82

CPC classification number: H04R1/086 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: A portable electronic device having an outer case having a substantially planar face in which a microphone associated acoustic port is formed. The device also has a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone positioned within the outer case, the MEMS microphone having a diaphragm facing the microphone associated acoustic port. An acoustic mesh is positioned between the front face of the outer case and the diaphragm, the acoustic mesh having a non-linear acoustic resistance so as to minimize an effect of an incoming air burst on the diaphragm. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式电子设备，其具有外壳，其具有形成麦克风相​​关声孔的基本平坦的面。 该装置还具有位于外壳内的微机电系统（MEMS）麦克风，所述MEMS麦克风具有面向麦克风相关声孔的隔膜。 声网被定位在外壳的前表面和隔膜之间，声网具有非线性的声阻，以便使进入的空气脉冲在隔膜上的影响最小化。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。