公开(公告)号：US20160094259A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14623683

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Motohide Hatanaka ,  Douglas J. Weber ,  Brian Shadle ,  Alex M. Lee ,  David S. Herman ,  Patrick S. Wieler ,  Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque

IPC: H04B1/3827

CPC classification number: H04B1/385 ,  A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/0007 ,  A44C5/02 ,  G04B47/00 ,  G04G17/083 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G06F1/163 ,  H04B2001/3861 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04W52/0277 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y02D70/40

Abstract: A wearable device is coupled to a band including multiple modular functional band links that are each electrically and mechanically connected to one or more other of the band links and/or the wearable device and include one or more electronic components. In various implementations, the wearable device may receive identifiers from each of the band links, determine functionality available using the identifiers, and communicate with the band links to utilize the determine functionality. In some implementations, the band links may include multiple different output devices and the wearable device may determine to provide an output pattern and signal the respective output devices according to the output pattern. In various implementations, the band links may include multiple different input devices and the wearable device may receive input indications from the input devices and perform an action based on a pattern in which the input indications were detected by the respective input devices.

Abstract translation: 可穿戴设备耦合到包括多个模块化功能带状链节的带，每个带有多个模块化的功能带链节，每个电连接和机械地连接到一个或多个其它带链节和/或可穿戴装置，并且包括一个或多个电子部件。 在各种实现中，可穿戴设备可以从每个频带链路接收标识符，确定使用标识符可用的功能，以及与频带链路通信以利用确定功能。 在一些实施方式中，频带链路可以包括多个不同的输出设备，并且可穿戴设备可以确定提供输出模式，并根据输出模式向各个输出设备发信号。 在各种实施方式中，频带链路可以包括多个不同的输入设备，并且可穿戴设备可以从输入设备接收输入指示，并且基于各个输入设备检测到输入指示的模式来执行动作。

公开(公告)号：US09293863B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14305203

申请日：2014-06-16

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Teodor Dabov ,  Douglas J. Weber

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R43/26

CPC classification number: H01R13/639 ,  H01R12/7011 ,  H01R12/7041 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R43/26 ,  Y10T29/49119

Abstract: An article is disclosed. The article is an open connector that includes a base and first and second sides. The base and the first and second sides together define a receptacle channel. The receptacle channel is sized and shaped to receive a connector insert. The open connector includes one or several electrical contacts that can be located proximate to the base of the open connector. The electrical contact electrically connects with the connector insert. The open connector includes a retainer that can interact with a portion of the connector insert to retain the connector insert within the receptacle channel.

Abstract translation: 披露了一篇文章。 该物品是一个开放的连接器，包括一个底座和第一个和第二个侧面。 基座和第一和第二侧一起限定了插座通道。 插座通道的尺寸和形状可以接收连接器插件。 开放的连接器包括可以位于接近开放式连接器的基座的一个或多个电触头。 电触头与连接器插件电连接。 开放式连接器包括能够与连接器插入件的一部分相互作用以将连接器插入件保持在插座通道内的保持器。

公开(公告)号：US20160017460A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14802821

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber

IPC: C22C1/00 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C22C45/08 ,  C22B9/16 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22B9/00 ,  C22C1/02 ,  C22C45/04

CPC classification number: C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/008 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/04 ,  C22C45/08 ,  C22C45/10

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to freefall methods and apparatuses for preparation of amorphous BMG feedstock and sheet material. In certain aspects, the disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for contactless formation of BMG feedstock and sheet material via a drop-tower. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise releasing droplets of molten amorphous alloy into a cooled, pressurized chamber of a drop-tower, wherein the droplets traverse the chamber through freefall to thereby form BMG feedstock or sheet material.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于制备无定形BMG原料和片材的自由落体方法和装置。 在某些方面，本公开涉及通过落塔不接触地形成BMG原料和片材的方法和装置。 在某些实施方案中，该方法包括将熔融非晶态合金的液滴释放到液滴塔的冷却的加压室中，其中液滴通过自由落差穿过室，从而形成BMG原料或片材。

公开(公告)号：US09226347B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13766657

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Paul S. Drzaic ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H05B33/06 ,  H01L51/50 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L51/56

CPC classification number: H05B33/06 ,  H01L27/3297 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2227/32 ,  H01L2251/56 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/04 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05K1/115

Abstract: An electronic device may include a display. The display may be an organic light-emitting diode display. The organic light-emitting diode display may have a substrate layer, a layer of organic light-emitting diode structures, and a layer of sealant. Vias may be formed in the substrate layer. The vias may be formed before completion of the display or after completion of the display. The vias may be filled with metal using electroplating or other metal deposition techniques. The vias may be connected to contacts on the rear surface of the display. The vias may be located in active regions of the display or inactive regions of the display. The display may include a top surface emission portion and a bottom surface emission portion.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括显示器。 显示器可以是有机发光二极管显示器。 有机发光二极管显示器可以具有基底层，有机发光二极管结构层和密封剂层。 可以在衬底层中形成通孔。 通孔可以在显示器完成之前或显示器完成之后形成。 通孔可以使用电镀或其他金属沉积技术填充金属。 通孔可以连接到显示器后表面上的触点。 通孔可以位于显示器的有源区域或显示器的非活动区域中。 显示器可以包括顶表面发射部分和底表面发射部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150342307A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14292607

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Teodor Dabov

IPC: A44C5/00 ,  G04G9/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/00 ,  D03D1/00 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/001 ,  G04G9/00 ,  G04G17/00 ,  Y10T29/49119

Abstract: A woven fabric includes light transmissive fibers woven into the fabric to provide a visual display. The fabric may be used as a tether to releasably connect a portable electronic device to a user. The light transmissive fibers may transmit light to convey information to the user. The fabric may also be used as part of the housing of an electronic device.

Abstract translation: 编织物包括编织在织物中的透光纤维以提供视觉显示。 织物可以用作系绳以将便携式电子设备可释放地连接到用户。 透光光纤可以传送光以将信息传送给用户。 织物也可以用作电子设备的壳体的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150174854A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14578319

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Edward Siahaan ,  Douglas J. Weber ,  Hsiang Hung Chen ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Yoji Hamada ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Whitney D. Mattson ,  Ying-Liang Su

IPC: B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B32B5/26

CPC classification number: B32B5/024 ,  B29L2031/7282 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/20 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  Y10T428/24942

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to a woven fabric band that is capable of being secured to another object using threads or the band itself. The woven fabric band may include an inner layer having a first temperature melting point and an outer layer having a second temperature melting point that is higher than the first temperature melting point. When heat having the first temperature is applied to the woven fabric band, the inner layer of the woven fabric band melts while the outer layer remains in its original state. When the inner layer melts, the inner layer conforms to a first shape. As a result of the inner layer conforming to the first shape, the outer layer also conforms to the same shape.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及一种机织织物带，其能够使用螺纹或带本身固定到另一物体上。 机织织物带可以包括具有第一温度熔点的内层和具有高于第一温度熔点的第二温度熔点的外层。 当将具有第一温度的热量施加到机织织物带时，机织织物带的内层熔化，同时外层保持原始状态。 当内层熔化时，内层符合第一形状。 作为符合第一形状的内层的结果，外层也符合相同的形状。

公开(公告)号：US09004960B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13772755

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Eric S. Jol

IPC: H01R13/02 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R43/20 ,  B32B15/01 ,  C25D3/62 ,  C22C5/00 ,  C22C5/02 ,  H01R43/16 ,  C25D5/12 ,  C25D7/00 ,  C23C18/16

CPC classification number: H01R13/03 ,  B32B15/018 ,  C22C5/00 ,  C22C5/02 ,  C23C18/1653 ,  C25D3/62 ,  C25D5/12 ,  C25D7/00 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R43/205 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An improved outer layer of plating comprising a binary metal alloy of gold and palladium is employed on connector contacts. The binary metal alloy is plated on at least the contact surface of the contacts. Intermediate plating layers can be applied between the outer layer of gold and palladium and the conductive base of the contacts. The binary metal alloy of gold and palladium may be configured to have a mostly gold or a mostly silver appearance, depending upon the relative concentration of gold and palladium in the binary metal alloy.

Abstract translation: 在连接器触点上使用包括金和钯的二元金属合金的改进的镀层外层。 二元金属合金电镀在至少触点的接触表面上。 可以在金和钯的外层和触点的导电基底之间施加中间镀层。 根据二元金属合金中金和钯的相对浓度，金和钯的二元金属合金可以被配置为具有大多数金或大部分银外观。

公开(公告)号：US20150055036A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US13971405

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Kenneth A. Jerks

IPC: G02F1/1345

CPC classification number: G02F1/1362 ,  G02F2001/133302 ,  G02F2201/56

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display. The display may be a liquid crystal display having a thin-film transistor layer and a color filter layer. The thin-film transistor layer may have diagonally opposed recesses in its edges that form diagonally opposed display driver ledges that protrude outwardly from under the color filter layer. Display driver circuitry may be mounted on the display driver ledges. Gate driver circuitry may be formed on the thin-film transistor layer. Recesses may be formed along the left and right edges of the display to form left and right display driver ledges to support the gate driver circuitry. A single display drive integrated circuit or multiple display driver integrated circuits may be mounted on each display driver ledge. The recesses may accommodate components in the electronic device such as a camera and audio jack or other components.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有显示器。 显示器可以是具有薄膜晶体管层和滤色器层的液晶显示器。 薄膜晶体管层可以在其边缘上具有对角相对的凹部，其形成从彩色滤光片下方向外突出的对角相对的显示驱动器凸缘。 显示器驱动器电路可以安装在显示器驱动器凸缘上。 栅极驱动器电路可以形成在薄膜晶体管层上。 凹槽可以沿着显示器的左边缘和右边缘形成，以形成左右显示器驱动器突起以支撑栅极驱动器电路。 单个显示器驱动器集成电路或多个显示器驱动器集成电路可以安装在每个显示器驱动器凸缘上。 这些凹槽可以容纳电子设备中的组件，例如照相机和音频插孔或其它组件。

公开(公告)号：US20140233163A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14266592

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Naoto Matsuyuki

IPC: H05K5/04 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/04 ,  C23C8/02 ,  C23C8/04 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: Forming a 3D topology by forming a monolayer of nano-particles on a stainless steel surface, masking the stainless steel surface forming at least one unmasked regions, the unmasked region having an average density of nano-particles less than a critical average density, and introducing a plurality of exogenous atoms into the stainless steel surface only in the unmasked regions, the exogenous atoms causing the associated metal lattice to expand and harden and have an increase corrosion resistance, thereby selectively forming a 3D topology on the stainless steel surface.

Abstract translation: 通过在不锈钢表面上形成纳米颗粒单层形成3D拓扑，掩盖形成至少一个未掩蔽区域的不锈钢表面，未掩模区域具有小于临界平均密度的纳米颗粒的平均密度，并引入 多个外源原子仅在未掩蔽的区域中进入不锈钢表面，外源原子引起相关的金属晶格膨胀和硬化，并具有增加的耐腐蚀性，从而在不锈钢表面上选择性地形成3D拓扑结构。