Integrated visual notification system in an accessory device

    公开(公告)号:US10249152B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-02

    申请号:US15874232

    申请日:2018-01-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to an accessory device for a tablet device. The accessory device takes the form of a flexible screen protector that can be disposed over a display portion of the tablet device. Because the flexible screen protector covers the display of the tablet there is no visual way for the tablet to provide notifications to the user while the screen protector overlays it. By providing a data and power connection between the tablet and the accessory device, the processor of the tablet device can command illumination elements disposed in the accessory device to be illuminated in any of a number of illumination states. Each of the illumination states can be associated with an operating state of the tablet device thereby allowing the tablet device to visually communicate operating state information while the display is covered.

    METHODS FOR FORMING FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
    9.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR FORMING FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURES 审中-公开
    形成纤维复合结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140283979A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:US14299959

    申请日:2014-06-09

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

    Abstract translation: 附件单元包括前挡板和后盖。 后盖包括限定腔室的凹部和围绕腔室的开口延伸的框架。 腔室被配置为接收消费者电子设备,并且框架被配置为将消费者电子设备保持在其中。 例如,框架可以限定多边形横截面,其内边缘被配置为接合消费电子设备的倒角边缘。 前挡板可以包括由其间具有折叠区域的面板形成的段,其允许前挡板折叠。 此外,前翼片的端部区域将前翼板铰接地联接到后盖,使得前翼片可以在打开和关闭构造之间移动。

    Method and apparatus for detecting direction of a magnetic field
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for detecting direction of a magnetic field 有权
    用于检测磁场方向的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09547050B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14035699

    申请日:2013-09-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01R33/07

    Abstract: An integrated system of sensors that can be used to detect a direction of an externally applied magnetic field is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can be incorporated into a compact package that can be used within an electronic device. A processor can use signals provided by the sensor system to provide an indication of the direction of the externally applied magnetic field. In one embodiment, the sensors can take the form of analog sensors such as Hall Effect sensors configured in such a way that the direction of the externally applied magnetic field can be deduced based in part upon detection signals provided by the Hall Effect sensors. In one embodiment, the Hall Effect sensors can be stacked one atop the other in such a way that relative signal strength of the detection signals from the sensors can indicate the direction of the externally applied magnetic field.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种可用于检测外部施加磁场方向的传感器集成系统。 在一个实施例中,该系统可以被并入可以在电子设备内使用的紧凑型封装中。 处理器可以使用由传感器系统提供的信号来提供外部施加的磁场的方向的指示。 在一个实施例中,传感器可以采取模拟传感器的形式,例如霍尔效应传感器的配置,使得可以部分地基于由霍尔效应传感器提供的检测信号来推断外部施加的磁场的方向。 在一个实施例中,霍尔效应传感器可以以这样的方式堆叠在一起,使得来自传感器的检测信号的相对信号强度可以指示外部施加的磁场的方向。

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