Active surface protection for portable electronic devices

    公开(公告)号:US10315828B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US15181615

    申请日:2016-06-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes one or more bumpers that are operable to transition between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the bumpers may be proud of one or more surfaces of the portable electronic device that the bumpers are not proud of in the stowed position. The bumpers may protect the surfaces from impact when proud of those surfaces if the portable electronic device contacts a surface, such as when the portable electronic device is dropped. The bumpers may form portions of side corners or other portions of the portable electronic device in the stowed position. In transitioning from the stowed position to the deployed position, the bumpers may rotate and/or translate.

    CONTROLLED GYROSCOPIC TORQUE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    2.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLED GYROSCOPIC TORQUE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 审中-公开
    用于电子设备的控制陀螺扭矩

    公开(公告)号:US20160018223A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-21

    申请号:US14796697

    申请日:2015-07-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A mobile electronic device can include one or more gyroscopes that each produces a controlled gyroscopic torque. An event is detected by the mobile electronic device. Characteristics of gyroscopic torque to be transmitted to the mobile electronic device may be determined. The spatial orientation of the mobile electronic device is altered by generating gyroscopic torque or torques with the gyroscope.

    Abstract translation: 移动电子设备可以包括一个或多个陀螺仪,每个陀螺仪产生受控的陀螺仪转矩。 移动电子设备检测到事件。 可以确定要发送到移动电子设备的陀螺转矩的特性。 通过用陀螺仪产生陀螺仪转矩或转矩来改变移动电子设备的空间取向。

    ACTIVE SURFACE PROTECTION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20170355507A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-14

    申请号:US15181615

    申请日:2016-06-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes one or more bumpers that are operable to transition between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the deployed position, the bumpers may be proud of one or more surfaces of the portable electronic device that the bumpers are not proud of in the stowed position. The bumpers may protect the surfaces from impact when proud of those surfaces if the portable electronic device contacts a surface, such as when the portable electronic device is dropped. The bumpers may form portions of side corners or other portions of the portable electronic device in the stowed position. In transitioning from the stowed position to the deployed position, the bumpers may rotate and/or translate.

    MAGNETIC FLUX MOTOR
    5.
    发明申请
    MAGNETIC FLUX MOTOR 审中-公开
    磁通电机

    公开(公告)号:US20160315511A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-27

    申请号:US15047919

    申请日:2016-02-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H02K7/063

    Abstract: One or more embodiments may take the form of a motor having a magnetically-driven mass. In certain embodiments, the mass or masses may be rotated about a connected shaft through axial or radial magnetic flux. Generally, embodiments described herein employ radial or axial magnetic flux to turn one or more magnets affixed to a central shaft, thereby rotating the shaft through the magnet(s') motion to produce a desired output or effect.

    Abstract translation: 一个或多个实施例可以采用具有磁驱动质量的电动机的形式。 在某些实施例中,质量或质量可以通过轴向或径向磁通量围绕连接的轴线旋转。 通常,本文所述的实施例采用径向或轴向磁通来转动固定在中心轴上的一个或多个磁铁,从而使轴通过磁体(s')运动旋转以产生期望的输出或效果。

    Electronic Device With Electrically Controlled Button Indicator
    6.
    发明申请
    Electronic Device With Electrically Controlled Button Indicator 审中-公开
    带电子按钮指示器的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20160086456A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-24

    申请号:US14846481

    申请日:2015-09-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing. Electrical components may be mounted in an interior portion of the housing. A display may be mounted to the housing to display images for a user. A button may have a movable button member that moves inwardly and outwardly with respect to the housing. Control circuitry can use a sensor to monitor button press activity on the button. A visual indicator such as an electrophoretic display or other low power display may be mounted on a protruding portion of the button member. The control circuitry can alter the visual appearance of the visual indicator in response to detection of button presses on the button member. The button may be sealed to prevent intrusion of moisture into the interior of the housing.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有壳体。 电气部件可以安装在壳体的内部部分中。 可以将显示器安装到外壳以显示用户的图像。 按钮可以具有相对于壳体向内和向外移动的可移动的按钮构件。 控制电路可以使用传感器来监视按钮上的按钮按钮活动。 诸如电泳显示器或其他低功率显示器的视觉指示器可以安装在按钮构件的突出部分上。 响应于按钮按钮上按钮的检测,控制电路可以改变视觉指示器的视觉外观。 按钮可以被密封以防止湿气侵入壳体的内部。

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