公开(公告)号：US20170181303A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15368307

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Xuesen LI ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Christopher M. WERNER

IPC: H05K5/06 ,  G01L9/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04R1/02 ,  B29C45/26 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B29C45/14336 ,  B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/2618 ,  B29C2045/14131 ,  B29K2463/00 ,  B29K2627/18 ,  B29K2995/0065 ,  B29K2995/0069 ,  B29L2031/3481 ,  G01L9/0044 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H04R7/20 ,  H04R31/003 ,  H04R2231/001 ,  H04R2307/025 ,  H04R2307/204 ,  H05K7/00

Abstract: A bracket assembly suitable for use with an electronic device is described. The bracket assembly may include a bracket body having a channel. The bracket assembly may further include a membrane embedded in the bracket body and designed to allow air, but not liquid (such as water), to pass through the membrane. The membrane may be at least partially surrounded by a membrane support molded to the membrane. The membrane and the membrane support may be disposed in a molding tool to receive a material used to mold the bracket body over the membrane and the membrane support. During the molding operation, the membrane support may act as a buffer to shield the membrane from temperature and pressure increases associated with the molding operation of the bracket body. The bracket assembly may improve the ability of the electronic device to prevent liquid ingress.

公开(公告)号：US20180027931A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15728349

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrzej T. BARANSKI ,  Serhan O. ISIKMAN ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Steven J. MARTISAUSKAS ,  David I. NAZZARO

IPC: A44C5/20 ,  A44C5/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A44C5/08

CPC classification number: A44C5/2071 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A61B5/681

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting the fit of a wearable electronic device are disclosed. In many embodiments, a tensioner associated with a wearable electronic device can control one or more actuators that are mechanically coupled to either the housing or to a band attached to the wearable electronic device. In one example, in response to a signal to increase the tightness of the band, the tensioner can cause the actuator(s) to increase the tension within the band.

公开(公告)号：US20180018057A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15650512

申请日：2017-07-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Steven CARDINALI ,  Katherine E. TONG

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/046 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/046 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Content can be using an input device without a touch-sensitive surface. In some examples, touch-down and lift-off on a non-touch-sensitive surface can be monitored by a force sensor of the input device. The position and/or motion of the input device can be tracked according to various methods including one or more of a motion and orientation sensor, a camera, or an electromagnetic- or sound-based triangulation scheme. The force data and position/motion data can be processed to generate content, including textual character input and three-dimensional objects. In some examples, the content can be generated based on tracking position and/or motion of the input device without requiring contact with a surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170082509A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15238450

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Brad G. BOOZER ,  Jason C. SAUERS

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/06

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F2200/1633

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a sealing element between a protective cover and a housing of the electronic device. The sealing element may provide a seal between the protective cover and the enclosure, as well as monitor or detect a force to the protective cover. Also, one or more support members may surround the sealing element to provide protection against a material (such as liquid) entering an opening between the protective cover and the enclosure. Alternatively, or in combination, the sealing element may include several openings, each of which may include a restraining element to limit movement of the sealing element. Also, a blocking element may be placed at or near an edge of the enclosure to provide additional reinforcement if the sealing element is laterally displaced. The blocking element may include an operational component of the electronic device, such as an antenna.

公开(公告)号：US20200033815A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-30

申请号：US16523815

申请日：2019-07-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Sameer PANDYA ,  Steven P. CARDINALI

IPC: G04G21/08 ,  G04G21/06 ,  G04G17/04 ,  G04G11/00

Abstract: A watch can include a user input component that employs an optical sensor to receive input from a user. The input components provide an ability for a user to interact with the watch in a manner similar to how a user would interact with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable. The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by the user can be directly detected with optical systems of the input component, so that the number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more efficiently utilized. While providing these benefits, the input component provides a user experience that simulates user interactions with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable.

公开(公告)号：US20190036529A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US16144901

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Adam T. CLAVELLE ,  Sameer PANDYA ,  Sherry TANG

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H03K17/9618 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H03K17/962

Abstract: A touch and force sensitive rocker switch or button array for a portable electronic device can include multiple dome switches or force sensors, as well as a capacitive sensing surface that can detect finger location and swipes. A cosmetic surface can cover the entire elongated switch/button and portions of device housing proximate the button, and can be configured to transfer each of multiple types of input there through to the button and also provide a seal to the device housing interior. The cosmetic surface can be a flexible polymer to allow local deformation, and/or the entire surface can tilt or bend to permit inputs to transfer there through. The elongated button/switch can be raised from a surface of the device, and can be located along a side of the device, with a front face of the device being a touchscreen, such as for a smart phone or watch.

公开(公告)号：US20170089795A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15246471

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  David M. PELLETIER ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Steven P. CARDINALI ,  Rex T. EHMAN

IPC: G01L19/06 ,  G01L9/04 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L19/0672 ,  G01L9/0051 ,  G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/0077

Abstract: An electronic device having a pressure detection system is disclosed. The electronic device may include one or more elements designed to detect pressure exerted on the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a membrane and a detection mechanism, both of which bend in response to a pressure change at the membrane. The membrane may be electrically coupled with a circuit that detects the bending of the membrane and correlates the bending with a pressure change at the membrane. A can may be hermetically sealed with the membrane and surround the circuit to shield the circuit from liquid ingress. In some embodiments, a light transmitter and light receiver are used to detect the bending of the membrane. The light may reflect from the membrane at different angles, based upon a shape of the membrane, and contact the receiving element at different locations, corresponding to pressure change.

公开(公告)号：US20220391063A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-08

申请号：US17820480

申请日：2022-08-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Maegan K. SPENCER ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: An electronic device disclosed herein is adapted to determine a location of touch input when liquid is present. The electronic device may include a force detection assembly having force detection units. When a touch input is applied to the display layer, the force detection units generates a differential capacitance that is used to determine a location of the touch input. The electronic device may further include a confidence interval algorithm that uses the location and builds a confidence interval around the location. The electronic device may include a touch input components that can determine whether the liquid is present. The confidence interval algorithm determines whether the liquid is present within the confidence interval and provides an updated location of the touch input. The electronic device further includes a machine learning algorithm designed predict a software application the user intends to select using the touch input.

公开(公告)号：US20220075327A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-10

申请号：US17527985

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Sameer PANDYA ,  Steven P. CARDINALI

IPC: G04G21/08 ,  G04G11/00 ,  G04G17/04 ,  G04G21/06

Abstract: A watch can include a user input component that employs an optical sensor to receive input from a user. The input components provide an ability for a user to interact with the watch in a manner similar to how a user would interact with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable. The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by the user can be directly detected with optical systems of the input component, so that the number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more efficiently utilized. While providing these benefits, the input component provides a user experience that simulates user interactions with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable.

公开(公告)号：US20190081387A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15874805

申请日：2018-01-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sameer PANDYA ,  Mario MARTINIS ,  Baris OZGEN ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Sherry TANG ,  Henry H. YANG ,  Christopher M. WERNER ,  Jayesh NATH ,  Carlo DI NALLO ,  Andrea RUARO

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04L29/06

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to electronic devices with antennas. The antenna may be a display-integrated antenna. An antenna feed for the antenna may be located in a recess in a sidewall of a housing of the device. The antenna feed may be coupled to transceiver circuitry on a logic board of the device by a pair of flex circuits. A first one of the pair of flex circuits may form a portion of an antenna feed assembly. A second one of the pair of flex circuits may be an impedance-matching flex having an end that is soldered to the main logic board. The antenna may be coupled to a conductive portion of the housing of the device.