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    Singulated keyboard assemblies and methods for assembling a keyboard
    63.
    发明授权
    Singulated keyboard assemblies and methods for assembling a keyboard 有权

    公开(公告)号：US11282659B2

    公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

    申请号：US16663798

    申请日：2019-10-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Chia Chi Wu ,  Ming Gao ,  Zheng Gao ,  Zyhengyu Li

    IPC: H01H13/88 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/83

    Abstract: Methods for assembling low-profile, singulated keyboards by prefabricating key assemblies onto a chassis strip that is divided into individual key assemblies only after the substrate is affixed to a feature plate of keyboard. For example, a row of key assemblies is fabricated onto a chassis strip. The row corresponds to a partial or complete row of keys of the keyboard. The chassis strip is thereafter affixed to a feature plate in a specific location, thereby aligning each prefabricated key assembly to a precise location on the feature plate. While connected, each prefabricated key assembly is independently affixed to the feature plate. Thereafter, interconnecting portions of the chassis strip between the prefabricated key assemblies are removed, thereby singulating each key assembly.

    Wearable interactive user interface
    64.
    发明授权
    Wearable interactive user interface 有权

    公开(公告)号：US11144121B2

    公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

    申请号：US16863984

    申请日：2020-04-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Zheng Gao ,  Reza Nasiri Mahalati ,  Ray L. Chang

    IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0346

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a user input device and methods related to the use thereto. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a flexible fabric attachable to a user having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be moveable in relation to the second portion. The embodiment may further include a controller configured to identify an input configuration based on a position of the first portion relative to a position of the second portion within a three-dimensional space. The embodiment may further include a haptic feedback structure disposed adjacent the flexible fabric and configured to provide haptic feedback based on the input configuration.

    Illumination systems within fabric-based devices
    66.
    发明授权
    Illumination systems within fabric-based devices 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10590600B1

    公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

    申请号：US15408215

    申请日：2017-01-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Paul Xiaopeng Wang ,  Christopher T. Lebedeff ,  Joel N. Ruscher ,  Zheng Gao ,  Siddhartha Hegde ,  Zhengyu Li

    IPC: F21V11/14 ,  H01H13/83 ,  D06N7/00 ,  H01H13/02

    Abstract: An item such as a fabric-based item may have a layer of fabric with openings that are illuminated by a light source. The openings may form symbols or other shapes and may serve as labels for keyboard keys or other components. The fabric may be formed from transparent strands of material that are coated with opaque material or may be formed from opaque strands of material in which openings are formed by laser drilling. The openings may be covered with a transparent coating layer such as a translucent polymer coating. Translucent material on the fabric may be patterned to form parts of the labels or other shapes created by the illuminated openings.

    Illuminated keyboard structures
    68.
    发明授权
    Illuminated keyboard structures 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10347443B1

    公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

    申请号：US15605390

    申请日：2017-05-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Chia Chi Wu ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Chien-Tsun Chen ,  Kuo-Chiang Chin ,  Ming Gao ,  Zheng Gao

    IPC: H01H13/83 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G06F3/02

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a backlight integrated membrane for a keyboard. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a keyboard having a key cap. A feature plate may be positioned below the key cap and a membrane may be positioned below the feature plate. The membrane may include a transparent substrate optically coupled to a light emitting element. The membrane may also include electrical traces for a key switch disposed on the transparent substrate. The embodiment may further include a domed structure positioned on the membrane and configured to actuate the key switch when depressed.

    SIMPLIFIED CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HOUSINGS
    69.
    发明申请
    SIMPLIFIED CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE HOUSINGS 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20190109421A1

    公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

    申请号：US16180945

    申请日：2018-11-05

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Steve McClure ,  Joshua Banko ,  Greg Springer ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Joshua Funamura

    IPC: H01R24/60 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/03

    Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.

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