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公开(公告)号：US20180195210A1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-12
申请号：US15912291
申请日：2018-03-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel D. Sunshine , Daniel A. Podhajny , John Arthur Maasberg , Kathryn P. Crews , Kirk M. Mayer , Yohji Hamada
CPC classification number: D02G3/441 , D03D1/0088 , D10B2401/16 , D10B2401/18
Abstract: An item may include fabric or other materials formed from intertwined strands of material. The item may include circuitry that produces signals. The strands of material may include non-conductive strands and conductive strands. The non-conductive strands and conductive strands may be close in size. The conductive strands may carry the signals produced by the circuitry. Each conductive strand may have a strand core, a conductive coating on the strand core, and an insulating coating on the conductive coating. The strand cores may be strands formed from polymer. The conductive coating may be formed from metal. The insulating coating may have a relatively thin thickness and may be formed from a polymer.
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公开(公告)号：US20170251555A1
公开(公告)日：2017-08-31
申请号：US15514440
申请日：2015-09-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel D. Sunshine , Daniel A. Podhajny , Kathryn P. Crews , Yohji Hamada
Abstract: Apparatus, comprising fabric (62) formed from fibers (74); and an electrical component (20) having first and second perpendicular fiber guiding structures, wherein a first of the fibers is soldered in the first fiber guiding structure and a second of the fibers is soldered in the second fiber guiding structure.
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公开(公告)号：US20160103543A1
公开(公告)日：2016-04-14
申请号：US14972048
申请日：2015-12-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Patrick Kessler , Jonah A. Harley , Soyoung Kim , Daniel D. Sunshine
CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04104 , G06F2203/04105
Abstract: A force sensor and force-sensing structure for use as input to an electronic device. A user touch event may be sensed on a display, enclosure, or other surface associated with an electronic device using a force sensor adapted to determine the magnitude of force of the touch event. The sensor output, corresponding to the magnitude of force, may be used as an input signal, input data, or other input information to the electronic device. A force sensor may include an array of upper electrodes disposed on a first substrate and a compliant medium disposed in a gap between the first substrate and a second substrate. At least one lower electrode may be disposed on the second substrate. The first substrate may be configured to deflect relative to the second substrate over a localized region when a force is applied to the force-receiving surface.
Abstract translation: 用作电子设备输入的力传感器和力传感结构。 可以使用适于确定触摸事件的力的大小的力传感器，在与电子设备相关联的显示器，外壳或其他表面上感测到用户触摸事件。 对应于力的大小的传感器输出可以用作电子设备的输入信号，输入数据或其他输入信息。 力传感器可以包括设置在第一基板上的上电极阵列和布置在第一基板和第二基板之间的间隙中的顺从介质。 至少一个下电极可以设置在第二基板上。 第一衬底可以被配置为当力施加到受力表面时相对于第二衬底偏转在局部区域上。
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公开(公告)号：US20160103496A1
公开(公告)日：2016-04-14
申请号：US14867376
申请日：2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Daniel D. Sunshine , Ron A. Hopkinson , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , William F. Leggett , Patrick Kessler
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/02
CPC classification number: G06F3/017 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/016 , G06F3/0213 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/04886 , G06F2203/04102 , G06F2203/04106
Abstract: A dynamic input surface for an electronic device and a method of reconfiguring the same is disclosed. The input surface has a partially-flexible metal contact portion defining an input area, and a group of indicators. The indicators may be group of holes extending through the contact portion. The group of holes may be selectively illuminated based on a gesture performed on the contact portion. A size of the input area may be dynamically varied based on the gesture. Additionally, the group of indicators indicates a boundary of the input area.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的动态输入表面及其重新配置的方法。 输入表面具有限定输入区域的部分柔性金属接触部分和一组指示器。 指示器可以是延伸穿过接触部分的孔组。 可以基于在接触部分上执行的手势来选择性地照亮一组孔。 可以基于手势来动态地改变输入区域的大小。 另外，这组指标表示输入区域的边界。
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105.发明申请EXPOSED GLASS ARTICLE WITH ENHANCED STIFFNESS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING 有权具有增强型便携式电子设备外壳坚固性的玻璃玻璃公开(公告)号：US20150248142A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-03
申请号：US14193792
申请日：2014-02-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Amy Qian , Daniel D. Sunshine , Jeremy C. Franklin , Michael K. Pilliod
CPC classification number: G06F1/1643 , B32B7/12 , B32B17/06 , B32B17/067 , B32B37/12 , B32B2262/101 , B32B2457/20 , B32B2457/208 , C03C21/00 , G02F2001/133331 , H04M1/0266 , H05K5/03 , Y10T428/24967
Abstract: A transparent article, such as a transparent cover, for use as a cover glass for an electronic device, as well as methods for producing transparent articles, are disclosed. The transparent article can form a part of a housing of the portable electronic device and can provide an outer surface for a portion of the housing. The transparent article can be provided over a display of portable electronic device to provide a protective outer cover over the display. In one embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a laminate structure. In another embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a ribbed structure. In still another embodiment, a sapphire coating can be deposited on the transparent article to improve it strength. Advantageously, the transparent article is able to be not only thin and lightweight but also provide sufficient stiffness for use as a cover glass.
Abstract translation: 公开了用作电子设备的玻璃罩的透明物品，例如透明罩，以及制造透明物品的方法。 透明制品可以形成便携式电子装置的壳体的一部分，并且可以为壳体的一部分提供外表面。 透明物品可以设置在便携式电子设备的显示器上，以在显示器上提供保护性外盖。 在一个实施例中，透明制品可以用层压结构形成。 在另一个实施例中，透明制品可以形成为肋状结构。 在又一个实施例中，蓝宝石涂层可以沉积在透明制品上以提高其强度。 有利地，透明制品不仅可以是薄而轻的，而且可以提供足够的硬度以用作遮盖玻璃。
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公开(公告)号：US20250027235A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-23
申请号：US18906038
申请日：2024-10-03
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel A. Podhajny , Daniel D. Sunshine , Kathryn P. Crews
Abstract: A fabric-based item may include a housing that is covered in fabric. Areas of the fabric may overlap input circuitry such as button switches, touch sensors, force sensors, proximity sensors, and other sensing circuitry and may overlap other components such as light-emitting components and haptic output devices. The fabric-based item may include control circuitry that gathers user input from the input circuitry and wireless communications circuitry that the control circuitry uses to transmit remote control commands and other wireless signals in response to information from the input circuitry. The fabric-based item may have a weight that is located in the housing to orient the housing in a desired direction when the housing rests on a surface. A movable weight may tilt the housing in response to proximity sensor signals or other input. Portions of the fabric may overlap light-emitting components and optical fiber configured to emit light.
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公开(公告)号：US12018412B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-25
申请号：US18145215
申请日：2022-12-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel D. Sunshine , Daniel A. Podhajny , Didio V. Gomes , Maurice Philip May , David M. Kindlon , Andrew L. Rosenberg
CPC classification number: D03D49/04 , D03D51/06 , B32B5/024 , D03D15/56 , G05B2219/49384
Abstract: Weaving equipment may include warp strand positioning equipment that positions warp strands and weft strand positioning equipment that inserts weft strands among the warp strands to form fabric. The fabric may include insulating strands and conductive strands. The conductive strands may be coupled to electrical components. The warp strand positioning equipment may position the warp strands to form a shed. Component insertion equipment may be used to insert electrical components into the shed. The weaving equipment may have a reed. The reed may be used to help position an electrical component in the fabric. The weaving equipment may have take-down equipment and individually controllable warp fiber positioning and tensioning devices.
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公开(公告)号：US11967561B2
公开(公告)日：2024-04-23
申请号：US18330276
申请日：2023-06-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel D. Sunshine , Paul S. Drzaic , Daniel A. Podhajny , David M. Kindlon , Hoon Sik Kim , Kathryn P. Crews , Yung-Yu Hsu
IPC: H01L23/538 , D02G3/44 , G01D11/30 , H01L23/31 , H01L25/075 , H01L33/56 , H05K1/03 , H05K1/18 , A41D1/00 , F21Y115/10 , H01L21/48 , H01L23/00 , H01L33/62 , H05K1/02 , H05K3/28
CPC classification number: H01L23/5387 , D02G3/441 , G01D11/30 , H01L23/3121 , H01L23/5386 , H01L25/0753 , H01L33/56 , H05K1/038 , H05K1/189 , A41D1/005 , F21Y2115/10 , H01L21/4853 , H01L24/16 , H01L33/62 , H01L2224/16225 , H01L2224/16227 , H01L2924/15174 , H01L2933/0091 , H05K1/0283 , H05K3/284 , H05K2201/10106 , H05K2201/2009
Abstract: A fabric-based item may include fabric layers and other layers of material. An array of electrical components may be mounted in the fabric-based item. The electrical components may be mounted to a support structure such as a flexible printed circuit. The flexible printed circuit may have a mesh shape formed from an array of openings. Serpentine flexible printed circuit segments may extend between the openings. The electrical components may be light-emitting diodes or other electrical devices. Polymer with light-scattering particles or other materials may cover the electrical components. The flexible printed circuit may be laminated between fabric layers or other layers of material in the fabric-based item.
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公开(公告)号：US20230305650A1
公开(公告)日：2023-09-28
申请号：US18296882
申请日：2023-04-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel A. Podhajny , Kathryn P. Crews , Daniel D. Sunshine
CPC classification number: G06F3/041 , D03D15/00 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/04166 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/0443 , G06F3/0445 , G06F3/0446 , G06F3/045
Abstract: A touch-sensitive textile device that is configured to detect the occurrence of a touch, the location of a touch, and/or the force of a touch on the touch-sensitive textile device. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive textile device includes a first set of conductive threads oriented along a first direction, and a second set of conductive threads interwoven with the first set of conductive threads and oriented along a second direction. The device may also include a sensing circuit that is operatively coupled to the first and second set of conductive threads. The sensing circuit may be configured to apply a drive signal to the first and second set of conductive threads. The sensing circuit may also be configured to detect a touch or near touch based on a variation in an electrical measurement using the first or second set of conductive threads.
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公开(公告)号：US11656697B2
公开(公告)日：2023-05-23
申请号：US17554601
申请日：2021-12-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel A. Podhajny , Kathryn P. Crews , Daniel D. Sunshine
CPC classification number: G06F3/041 , D03D15/00 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/045 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/0443 , G06F3/0445 , G06F3/0446 , G06F3/04166
Abstract: A touch-sensitive textile device that is configured to detect the occurrence of a touch, the location of a touch, and/or the force of a touch on the touch-sensitive textile device. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive textile device includes a first set of conductive threads oriented along a first direction, and a second set of conductive threads interwoven with the first set of conductive threads and oriented along a second direction. The device may also include a sensing circuit that is operatively coupled to the first and second set of conductive threads. The sensing circuit may be configured to apply a drive signal to the first and second set of conductive threads. The sensing circuit may also be configured to detect a touch or near touch based on a variation in an electrical measurement using the first or second set of conductive threads.
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