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公开(公告)号:US20180068811A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-08
申请号:US15812914
申请日:2017-11-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
IPC: H01H13/86
CPC classification number: H01H13/86 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/02 , H01H11/00 , H01H13/702 , H01H13/705 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/79 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/88 , H01H2223/036 , H01H2223/04 , H01H2231/002
Abstract: Embodiments of keyboards having variations of electrically connecting keys to an internal component of an electronic device are described. Some embodiments include positioning several rows of conductive layers below several rows of keys. The conductive layers may be configured to receive a signal indicating a key has been depressed. Also, the internal component may be configured to scan the conductive layers to determine whether a key or keys have been depressed. In some embodiments, the conductive layers lie outside a portion of the electronic device in which internal components are traditionally located. In some embodiments, a substrate may be integrally connected with the keyboard. The substrate may receive some internal components of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20160277819A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-22
申请号:US15072312
申请日:2016-03-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael D. McBROOM , Bartley K. ANDRE , Mikael M. SILVANTO , Matthew A. DONARSKI , Alexander V. SALVATTI , Daniel K. BOOTHE , Ryan J. MIHELICH , Sabrina K. PASEMAN
CPC classification number: H04R9/06 , G06F1/16 , G06F1/20 , H04R1/02 , H04R1/34 , H04R9/02 , H04R2201/029 , H04R2209/022 , H04R2400/11 , H04R2499/15
Abstract: An electronic device including a frame member suitable for use with an audio driver is disclosed. The frame member may include a recessed region that receives the audio driver. The frame member may further include a flange member surrounding the recessed region. The frame member may be formed from a material having a relatively high coefficient of thermal conductivity. Accordingly, the frame member can dissipate thermal energy (heat) generated from the audio driver. In addition, the frame member may be seated in an enclosure of an electronic device in a manner that allows the frame member to pass the thermal energy to the enclosure. Also, the frame member may include a ferromagnetic material, which may cause the frame member to direct magnetic flux from a magnet of the audio driver in a desired manner.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括适合与音频驱动器一起使用的框架部件的电子设备。 框架构件可以包括接收音频驱动器的凹陷区域。 框架构件还可以包括围绕凹陷区域的凸缘构件。 框架构件可以由具有相对高的导热系数的材料形成。 因此,框架构件可以消散从音频驱动器产生的热能(热)。 此外,框架构件可以以允许框架构件将热能传递到外壳的方式坐在电子设备的外壳中。 此外,框架构件可以包括铁磁材料,其可以使框架构件以期望的方式引导来自音频驱动器的磁体的磁通量。
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公开(公告)号:US20200272207A1
公开(公告)日:2020-08-27
申请号:US16808075
申请日:2020-03-03
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. SILVANTO , Bartley K. ANDRE , Adam T. GARELLI , Simon Regis Louis LANCASTER-LAROCQUE , Robert Y. CAO , Dinesh C. MATHEW , Jacob S. KONONIUK , Robert J. LOCKWOOD , Bryan W. POSNER , Kevin M. KEELER , Bruce E. BERG , Yi-Chen KUO , Kevin M. ROBINSON , Houtan R. FARAHANI
Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region.
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公开(公告)号:US20180113493A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-26
申请号:US15567932
申请日:2016-05-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. SILVANTO , Bartley K. ANDRE , Adam T. GARELLI , Simon Regis Louis LANCASTER-LAROCQUE , Robert Y. CAO , Dinesh C. MATHEW , Jacob S. KONONIUK , Robert J. LOCKWOOD , Bryan W. POSNER , Kevin M. KEELER , Bruce E. BERG , Yi-Chen KUO , Kevin M. ROBINSON , Houtan R. FARAHANI
CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 , E05D11/0054 , E05D11/0081 , E05D11/1028 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1681
Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cable assemblies can also include a hinged cover that can be pivoted to close a gap between two hinged sections of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20180074545A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-15
申请号:US15264232
申请日:2016-09-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael D. MCBROOM , Daniel L. MCBROOM , Mikael M. SILVANTO
CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1677 , G06F1/1679 , G06F1/1681 , H01F7/064
Abstract: A capacitive touch opening system can be used with a portable electronic device having rotationally coupled components, such as a laptop computer having a display component that opens from a base component. A first magnet in a first device component (e.g., display) can be located proximate a second magnet in a second device component (e.g., base) when the display is in a closed position relative to the base. A sensor on the portable electronic device can detect a sensed event, whereupon the display is rotated automatically to an open position relative to the base using a repulsion force between the magnets. The sensor can be a capacitive touch sensor on the device housing, and may be the entire display housing. One of the magnets can be an electromagnet that may change its magnetic field. An attraction force between the magnets can exist when no sensed event is taking place.
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公开(公告)号:US20220236765A1
公开(公告)日:2022-07-28
申请号:US17658971
申请日:2022-04-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Aidan N. ZIMMERMAN , Bradley J. HAMEL , Christopher J. STRINGER , Markus DIEBEL , Sung-Ho TAN , Mikael M. SILVANTO , Kevin M. ROBINSON , Daniel L. MCBROOM , Michael D. MCBROOM
Abstract: Accessory devices for portable electronic devices are described. An exemplary accessory device can include a first segment coupled to a second segment via a first hinge assembly. The accessory can include a third segment coupled to the second segment via a second hinge assembly such that the second segment is positioned between the first and third segments. The accessory device can be arranged between a closed configuration and a configuration of a stand that supports the portable electronic device at a viewing angle. At the support configuration, the second segment can be at an acute angle relative to the first segment to shift the center of gravity of the system towards the middle. The third segment can be suspended above the first segment and be inclined outwards. The hinge assemblies of the system can be sufficiently stiff to withstand the weight of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20200285279A1
公开(公告)日:2020-09-10
申请号:US16879341
申请日:2020-05-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Aidan N. ZIMMERMAN , Bradley J. HAMEL , Christopher J. STRINGER , Markus DIEBEL , Sung-Ho TAN , Mikael M. SILVANTO , Kevin M. ROBINSON , Daniel L. MCBROOM , Michael D. MCBROOM
Abstract: Accessory devices for portable electronic devices are described. An exemplary accessory device can include a first segment coupled to a second segment via a first hinge assembly. The accessory can include a third segment coupled to the second segment via a second hinge assembly such that the second segment is positioned between the first and third segments. The accessory device can be arranged between a closed configuration and a configuration of a stand that supports the portable electronic device at a viewing angle. At the support configuration, the second segment can be at an acute angle relative to the first segment to shift the center of gravity of the system towards the middle. The third segment can be suspended above the first segment and be inclined outwards. The hinge assemblies of the system can be sufficiently stiff to withstand the weight of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20170254760A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-07
申请号:US15451296
申请日:2017-03-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. SILVANTO , Simon Regis Louis LANCASTER-LAROCQUE , Alix McCABE , Sunita VENKATESH
IPC: G01N21/91
Abstract: An electronic device having an indication member for determining liquid exposure in an electronic device is disclosed. The indication member may include ink and a layer covering the ink. The layer may include a liquid-permeable layer that allows liquid to pass through the layer and contact the ink. In this regard, at least some of the ink may rise through the layer and to a top surface of the indication member. Although the ink may be exposed at the top surface, in some cases, the ink is visible or detectable when exposed to light from an ultraviolet light source. Also, the top surface may include a pattern or other indicia that is also visible or detectable when exposed to the light source. When the indication member is exposed to liquid, the pattern may be altered or disturbed in a location corresponding to an exposed portion of the indication member.
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公开(公告)号:US20230251693A1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-10
申请号:US18301975
申请日:2023-04-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. SILVANTO , Bartley K. ANDRE , Adam T. GARELLI , Simon Regis Louis LANCASTER-LAROCQUE , Robert Y. CAO , Dinesh C. MATHEW , Jacob S. KONONIUK , Robert J. LOCKWOOD , Bryan W. POSNER , Kevin M. KEELER , Bruce E. BERG , Yi-Chen KUO , Kevin M. ROBINSON , Houtan R. FARAHANI
CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 , E05D11/0054 , E05D11/0081 , E05D11/1028
Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region.
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公开(公告)号:US20210294391A1
公开(公告)日:2021-09-23
申请号:US17338973
申请日:2021-06-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. SILVANTO , Bartley K. ANDRE , Adam T. GARELLI , Simon Regis Louis LANCASTER-LAROCQUE , Robert Y. CAO , Dinesh C. MATHEW , Jacob S. KONONIUK , Robert J. LOCKWOOD , Bryan W. POSNER , Kevin M. KEELER , Bruce E. BERG , Yi-Chen KUO , Kevin M. ROBINSON , Houtan R. FARAHANI
Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region.
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