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公开(公告)号：US20240043710A1
公开(公告)日：2024-02-08
申请号：US17972379
申请日：2022-10-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ken Hsuan Liao , Ying-Chih Wang , Shu Yang , Yu-Jen Fang , Po-Jui Chen , Andrew H Moon , Sarah Trabia , Nathan K Gupta
IPC: C09D11/52 , H05K5/03 , H01B1/24 , C09D11/037 , C09D11/101
CPC classification number: C09D11/52 , H05K5/03 , H01B1/24 , C09D11/037 , C09D11/101
Abstract: A conductive ink may include an ultraviolet-curable resin and high-aspect-ratio conductors, such as nanowires or carbon nanotubes, dispersed in the ultraviolet-curable resin. The conductive ink may be fully curable at room temperature in under a minute with a curing depth of at least 100 microns, without heat, moisture, or a secondary curing step. The conductive ink may also have pigment and/or dyes within the ultraviolet-curable resin, and the conductive ink may be opaque at infrared wavelengths and transparent at ultraviolet wavelengths. The conductive ink may ground the cover glass of an electronic device display to a metal structure within the electronic device, such as a metal plate of the display, to prevent an accumulation of charge at the cover glass.
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公开(公告)号：US20210089168A1
公开(公告)日：2021-03-25
申请号：US17116907
申请日：2020-12-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Dhaval C. Patel , Eugene C. Cheung , Pey-Jiun Ko , Po-Jui Chen , Robert W. Rumford , Steve L. Terry , Wei Lin , Xiaofan Niu , Xiaoqi Zhou , Yi Gu , Yindar Chuo , Rasmi R. Das , Steven M. Scardato , Se Hyun Ahn , Victor H. Yin , Wookyung Bae , Christopher L. Boitnott , Chun-Hao Tung , Mookyung Son , Sunggu Kang , Nathan K. Gupta , John Z. Zhong
Abstract: An electronic device with a force sensing device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises a user input surface defining an exterior surface of the electronic device, a first capacitive sensing element, and a second capacitive sensing element capacitively coupled to the first capacitive sensing element. The electronic device also comprises a first spacing layer between the first and second capacitive sensing elements, and a second spacing layer between the first and second capacitive sensing elements. The first and second spacing layers have different compositions. The electronic device also comprises sensing circuitry coupled to the first and second capacitive sensing elements configured to determine an amount of applied force on the user input surface. The first spacing layer is configured to collapse if the applied force is below a force threshold, and the second spacing layer is configured to collapse if the applied force is above the force threshold.
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公开(公告)号：US10101857B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-16
申请号：US14838959
申请日：2015-08-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Po-Jui Chen , Kuo-Hua Sung , Hui Chen
Abstract: A sensor module can include a sensor that is configured to detect any given input or environmental conditions, such as, for example, touch or force inputs. The sensor module can be included in an electronic device. Methods for producing the sensor module are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US20170357325A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-14
申请号：US15622017
申请日：2017-06-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jui-Ming Yang , Nathan K. Gupta , Po-Jui Chen , Teera Songatikamas , Kyle J. Campiotti , Robert L. Sheridan , Xiaonan Wen , Xiaofan Niu , James E. Pedder
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/044
Abstract: An electronic device configured to provide localized haptic feedback to a user on one or more regions or sections of a surface of the electronic device. A support structure is positioned below the surface, and one or more haptic actuators are coupled to the support structure. In some examples, the support structure is shaped or configured to amplify a response to a haptic actuator. When a haptic actuator is actuated, the support structure deflects, which causes the surface to bend or deflect at a location that substantially corresponds to the location of the activated haptic actuator. In some examples, prior to providing haptic feedback, at least one haptic actuator is electrically pre-stressed to place the haptic actuator(s) in a pre-stressed state. When haptic feedback is to be provided, at least one haptic actuator transitions from the pre-stressed state to a haptic output state to produce one or more deflections in the surface. In other examples, a haptic structure incorporates a piezoelectric element that is shaped to reduce the overall cost of the haptic structure while still providing high actuation performance.
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公开(公告)号：US09494178B2
公开(公告)日：2016-11-15
申请号：US14183224
申请日：2014-02-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Cyrus Y. Liu , Kuo-Hua Sung , Po-Jui Chen , Silvio Grespan
CPC classification number: F16B11/006 , B32B5/26 , B32B7/12 , B32B2457/00 , B32B2457/20 , C09J5/00 , C09J2205/31 , G02F2202/28 , Y10T156/10
Abstract: Structures in an electronic device such as substrates associated with a display may be bonded together using liquid adhesive. Fiber-based equipment may be used to apply ultraviolet light to peripheral edges of an adhesive layer during bonding. There-dimensional adhesive shapes may be produced using nozzles with adjustable openings, computer-controlled positioners, and other adhesive dispensing equipment. Ultraviolet light may be applied to liquid adhesive through a mask with an opacity gradient. Adjustable shutter structures may control adhesive exposure to ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light exposure may be used to create an adhesive dam that helps create a well defined adhesive border. Multiple layers of adhesive may be applied between a pair of substrates.
Abstract translation: 诸如与显示器相关联的基板的电子设备中的结构可以使用液体粘合剂粘合在一起。 可以使用基于光纤的设备在粘合期间将紫外光施加到粘合剂层的周边边缘。 可以使用具有可调开口的喷嘴，计算机控制的定位器和其它粘合剂分配设备来制造尺寸的粘合剂形状。 可以通过具有不透明度梯度的面罩将紫外光施加到液体粘合剂上。 可调节的快门结构可以控制粘合剂暴露于紫外线。 可以使用紫外线曝光来创建粘合剂坝，有助于创建良好界定的粘合剂边界。 可以在一对基板之间施加多层粘合剂。
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公开(公告)号：US20170364158A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-21
申请号：US15621930
申请日：2017-06-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Xiaonan Wen , Wei Lin , James E. Pedder , Xiaofan Niu , Nathan K. Gupta , Po-Jui Chen , Robert W. Rumford , Pavan O. Gupta , Jui-Ming Yang
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F3/02 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F3/0202 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/0412 , G06F2203/014 , H01L41/0986
Abstract: In some embodiments, a haptic actuator includes piezoelectric material and a pattern of voltage electrodes coupled to a surface of the piezoelectric material. The voltage electrodes are individually controllable to supply voltage to different portions of the piezoelectric material. Different sections of the piezoelectric material are operable to deflect, producing haptic output at those locations, in response to the application of the voltage. Differing voltages may be provided to one or more of the voltage electrodes to affect the location of the deflection, and thus the haptic output. In various embodiments, a haptic output system incorporates a sealed haptic element. The sealed haptic element includes a piezoelectric component that is coupled to one or more flexes and is sealed and/or enclosed by the flex(es) and an encapsulation or sealing material.
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公开(公告)号：US20170060292A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-02
申请号：US14839572
申请日：2015-08-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Po-Jui Chen , Soyoung Kim , Kuo-Hua Sung , Hui Chen , Rui Qiao
IPC: G06F3/044
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04103 , G06F2203/04111
Abstract: A sensor includes a patterned compliant layer positioned between two substrates. Each substrate can include one or more conductive electrodes, with each electrode of one substrate paired with a respective electrode of the other substrate. Each pair of conductive electrodes forms a capacitor. Several methods are disclosed that can be used to produce the patterned compliant layer.
Abstract translation: 传感器包括位于两个基板之间的图案化柔顺层。 每个衬底可以包括一个或多个导电电极，一个衬底的每个电极与另一衬底的相应电极配对。 每对导电电极形成电容器。 公开了可用于产生图案化柔顺层的几种方法。
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公开(公告)号：US20170052616A1
公开(公告)日：2017-02-23
申请号：US15175536
申请日：2016-06-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Wei Lin , Henry E. Herman, III , Po-Jui Chen , Robert W. Rumford , Steve L. Terry , Yindar Chuo
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04105
Abstract: An electronic device such as a device with a display may have a force sensor. The force sensor may include capacitive electrodes separated by a deformable layer such as a layer of an elastomeric polymer. The display or other layers in the electronic device may deform inwardly under applied force from a finger of a user or other external object. As the deformed layers contact the deformable layer, the deformable layer is compressed and the spacing between the capacitive electrodes of the force sensor decreases. This causes a measurable rise in the capacitance signal and therefore the force signal output of the force sensor. To prevent the deformable layer from sticking to the inner surface of the display layers, air flow promotion structures may be interposed between the deformable layer and the inner surface of the display. The air flow promotion structures may include spacer pads with anti-stick surfaces.
Abstract translation: 具有显示器的装置等电子装置可以具有力传感器。 力传感器可以包括由诸如弹性体聚合物层的可变形层隔开的电容电极。 电子设备中的显示器或其他层可能在施加的力下从用户的手指或其他外部物体向内变形。 当变形层与可变形层接触时，可变形层被压缩并且力传感器的电容电极之间的间隔减小。 这导致电容信号的可测量的上升，因此导致力传感器的力信号输出。 为了防止可变形层粘附到显示层的内表面，可以在可变形层和显示器的内表面之间插入气流促进结构。 气流促进结构可以包括具有防粘表面的间隔垫。
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公开(公告)号：US20230343914A1
公开(公告)日：2023-10-26
申请号：US18185237
申请日：2023-03-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Han-Chieh Chang , Anshi Liang , Arnoldus A Barlian , Bayu A Thedjoisworo , Boris A Russ , Chun-Lan Wu , Ken Hsuan Liao , Marc J DeVincentis , Meng-Tse Chen , Nathan K Gupta , Paolo Sacchetto , Paul S Drzaic , Po-Jui Chen , Ying-Chih Wang , Yong Sun , Zhen Zhang , Ziyang Zhang
CPC classification number: H01L33/62 , H01L27/156 , H01L33/486
Abstract: Conductive traces may be conformally wrapped around the side of a display panel that includes an array of display pixels. The conductive traces may electrically connect contacts on an upper surface of the display panel to corresponding contacts on a flexible printed circuit that is attached to a lower surface of the display panel. The side-wrapped conductive traces may be interposed between first and second insulating layers. The flexible printed circuit may have a multi-step interface that is electrically connected to the side-wrapped conductive traces. A system-in-package including a display driver integrated circuit may be mounted to the flexible printed circuit. The system-in-package may include a plurality of redistribution layers that electrically connect contacts on the display driver integrated circuit to contacts on the flexible printed circuit.
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公开(公告)号：US20170060290A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-02
申请号：US14838959
申请日：2015-08-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Po-Jui Chen , Kuo-Hua Sung , Hui Chen
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F3/0414 , G06F2203/04103 , H03K17/962 , H03K2217/960755 , H03K2217/960765 , H05K3/361
Abstract: A sensor module can include a sensor that is configured to detect any given input or environmental conditions, such as, for example, touch or force inputs. The sensor module can be included in an electronic device. Methods for producing the sensor module are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 传感器模块可以包括被配置为检测任何给定输入或环境条件的传感器，例如触摸或强制输入。 传感器模块可以包含在电子设备中。 公开了用于制造传感器模块的方法。
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