Keyless keyboard with force sensing and haptic feedback

    公开(公告)号:US11500538B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-15

    申请号:US15692810

    申请日:2017-08-31

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: An input device for an electronic device includes an enclosure and a top member defining an input surface having multiple differentiated input regions. The input device further includes a first force sensing system associated with a first area of the top member and including a first group of the differentiated input regions, and a second force sensing system associated with a second area of the top member and including a second group of the differentiated input regions. The input device further includes a touch sensing system configured to determine which input region from the first group of the differentiated input regions corresponds to the first force input and to determine which input region from the second group of the differentiated input regions corresponds to the second force input.

    Electronic Devices With Input-Output Devices

    公开(公告)号:US20180368559A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-27

    申请号:US15944577

    申请日:2018-04-03

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: An electronic device may have a layer of material with transparent portions. The layer of material may be fabric layer, a layer of leather, or other layer of material. The transparent portions may be formed from openings in the layer of material. The transparent portions may overlap electrical components. The electrical components may include a sensor, light-emitting components, and haptic output components. The light-emitting components may include light-emitting diodes, edge-lit light guides, displays having arrays of pixels, or other light-emitting devices. The openings in the layer of material may be patterned to form icon shapes and other shapes. The layer of material may be used in forming a strap for a wristwatch, a case for a cellular telephone or other portable device, or other electronic device.

    Battery packaging
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10211433B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US14041921

    申请日:2013-09-30

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H01M2/02 H01M10/04

    摘要: In a first embodiment, a pre-formed pouch is provided that includes a plurality of walls joined in order to define an aperture. An assembly may be inserted into the aperture, which may then be sealed. Further, the pre-formed pouch may be fitted to the shape or dimensions of the assembly that will be inserted. In a second embodiment, an assembly may be covered in a plurality of layers of material, such as first layer of plastic, a layer of metal, and then a second layer of plastic. Each of the coverings may be formed by dipping the assembly in plastic or metal (or other material), molding layers around the assembly, coating the assembly in the layers, vapor depositing plastic or metal (or other material) onto the assembly, and/or a combination of these operations.

    Reinforced key assembly
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10097180B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-09

    申请号:US15260242

    申请日:2016-09-08

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: Embodiments are directed to a dome switch and methods related to the use thereto. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a key cap. The embodiment may further include a domed structure having upper and lower portions. The domed structure may be configured to deform in response to an input force received at the upper portion by the key cap. The embodiment may further include a collar affixed to the lower portion and extending toward the key cap. The collar may resist deformation of the domed surface.

    Battery Packaging
    10.
    发明申请
    Battery Packaging 审中-公开
    电池包装

    公开(公告)号:US20140147737A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-29

    申请号:US14041921

    申请日:2013-09-30

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H01M2/02 H01M10/04

    摘要: In a first embodiment, a pre-formed pouch is provided that includes a plurality of walls joined in order to define an aperture. An assembly may be inserted into the aperture, which may then be sealed. Further, the pre-formed pouch may be fitted to the shape or dimensions of the assembly that will be inserted. In a second embodiment, an assembly may be covered in a plurality of layers of material, such as first layer of plastic, a layer of metal, and then a second layer of plastic. Each of the coverings may be formed by dipping the assembly in plastic or metal (or other material), molding layers around the assembly, coating the assembly in the layers, vapor depositing plastic or metal (or other material) onto the assembly, and/or a combination of these operations.

    摘要翻译: 在第一实施例中,提供了预先形成的小袋,其包括连接以限定孔的多个壁。 组件可以插入孔中,然后可以密封。 此外,预成形袋可以装配到将被插入的组件的形状或尺寸上。 在第二实施例中,组件可以被覆盖在多层材料中,例如第一塑料层,金属层,然后是第二塑料层。 每个覆盖物可以通过将组件浸入塑料或金属(或其它材料),围绕组件的成型层,在层中涂覆组件,将塑料或金属(或其他材料)蒸镀到组件上和/ 或这些操作的组合。