公开(公告)号：US09971448B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15419730

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  John P. Ternus ,  Justin R. Wodrich

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01M2/10 ,  G09G3/20 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M10/04 ,  G09G3/3208 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L51/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H01M2/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1677 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/2092 ,  G09G3/3208 ,  G09G2330/027 ,  G09G2380/02 ,  H01L27/323 ,  H01L51/0097 ,  H01L2251/5338 ,  H01M2/1022 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M10/0436 ,  H01M2002/0205 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0262 ,  H04M1/0268

Abstract: Flexible electronic devices may be provided. A flexible electronic device may include a flexible display, a flexible housing and one or more flexible internal components configured to allow the flexible electronic device to be deformed. Flexible displays may include flexible display layers, flexible touch-sensitive layers, and flexible display cover layers. The flexible housing may be a multi-stable flexible housing having one or more stable positions. The flexible housing may include a configurable support structure that, when engaged, provides a rigid support structure for the flexible housing. The flexible internal components may include flexible batteries, flexible printed circuits or other flexible components. A flexible battery may include flexible and rigid portions or may include a lubricious separator layer that provides flexibility for the flexible battery. A flexible printed circuit may include flexible and rigid portions or openings that allow some rigid portions to flex with respect to other rigid portions.

公开(公告)号：US09860660B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14720572

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nathan P. Bosscher ,  Brad G. Boozer ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Jeffrey C. Olson ,  John J. Baker ,  Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  H04R1/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/007 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R9/022

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing. The housing may enclose an interior cavity. A speaker may be mounted in an opening in the housing. The interior cavity may serve as a sealed back volume for the speaker during normal operation of the speaker. During normal operation, control circuitry in the interior cavity plays audio content through the speaker. When it is desired to cool the control circuitry and the speaker, the control circuitry supplies a subaudible signal to the speaker. Airflow regulators having one-way valves and valves that are controlled by the control circuitry are mounted in the housing. Movement of a diaphragm in the speaker when the subaudible speaker is applied causes the diaphragm to pump air through the airflow regulators, creating a cooling airflow through the interior cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20170117336A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15402009

申请日：2017-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Julian Hoenig ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  John P. Ternus ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H01L27/32 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B27/01 ,  H01L51/00 ,  G09G3/3208

CPC classification number: H01L27/3227 ,  G02B5/208 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1641 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  G09G3/3208 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H01L27/323 ,  H01L51/0097 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: An electronic device may have a display. The display may have an active region in which display pixels are used to display images. The display may have one or more openings and may be mounted in a housing associated with the electronic device. An electronic component may be mounted in alignment with the openings in the display. The electronic component may include a camera, a light sensor, a light-based proximity sensor, status indicator lights, a light-based touch sensor array, a secondary display that has display pixels that may be viewed through the openings, antenna structures, a speaker, a microphone, or other acoustic, electromagnetic, or light-based component. One or more openings in the display may form a window through which a user of the device may view an external object. Display pixels in the window region may be used in forming a heads-up display.

公开(公告)号：US20170031385A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15274251

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Werner ,  Emery A. Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有被配置为容纳至少一个玻璃盖的壳体结构的电子设备。 玻璃盖用于覆盖设置在电子设备内的显示组件。 玻璃盖可以固定到壳体结构，以便于在主动显示区域和壳体结构的外边缘之间提供窄边界。 用于电子设备的外壳可以是薄的，但是足够坚固以适合于在诸如便携式电子设备的电子设备中使用。

公开(公告)号：US20160253965A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15150278

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Mark Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John Patrick Ternus ,  Paul Stephen Drzaic ,  Scott Andrew Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G09G3/3225 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/30

CPC classification number: G09G3/3225 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/30 ,  G09G2300/0408 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0465 ,  G09G2310/0232 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0686 ,  H01L27/3216 ,  H01L27/3218 ,  H01L27/326 ,  H01L51/524 ,  H01L51/5262

Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.

公开(公告)号：US09431189B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14270432

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John Benjamin Filson ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Emery Sanford ,  Pinida Jan Moolsintong

IPC: H03M11/00 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H01H11/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H3/02

CPC classification number: H01H11/00 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2239/03

Abstract: Configurable buttons for electronic devices such as portable electronic devices are provided. A configurable button may have a button member that moves relative to a device housing when it is desired to activate a switch. The button may have an associated touch sensor. The touch sensor may detect when a user's finger touches a particular portion of the button member. Contact with only this portion of the button member is generally inadvertent, so an actuator may be used to prevent or otherwise restrict motion of the button relative to a device housing. This prevents inadvertent activation of the button when a user is manipulating portions of an electronic device such as clip or lid, but does not intend to depress the button.

公开(公告)号：US09409379B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14133439

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: B32B7/04 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B32B3/30 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K7/00 ,  B32B3/06

CPC classification number: B32B7/04 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B3/30 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K7/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/12389 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/24008 ,  Y10T428/24017 ,  Y10T428/24488 ,  Y10T428/24545 ,  Y10T428/249923

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming a structure that includes a metal and a composite material are disclosed. According to one aspect, a layer stack includes a metal layer with a first surface, the first surface including at least one protruding feature. The layer stack also includes a non-metal layer molded to the first surface of the metal layer, wherein the non-metal layer is molded over and/or around the at least one protruding feature.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成包括金属和复合材料的结构的装置，系统和方法。 根据一个方面，层叠包括具有第一表面的金属层，所述第一表面包括至少一个突出特征。 层叠体还包括模制到金属层的第一表面的非金属层，其中非金属层被模制在和/或围绕至少一个突出特征。

公开(公告)号：US20150323962A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14801550

申请日：2015-07-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Werner ,  Emery A. Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有被配置为容纳至少一个玻璃盖的壳体结构的电子设备。 玻璃盖用于覆盖设置在电子设备内的显示组件。 玻璃盖可以固定到壳体结构，以便于在主动显示区域和壳体结构的外边缘之间提供窄边界。 用于电子设备的外壳可以是薄的，但是足够坚固以适合于在诸如便携式电子设备的电子设备中使用。

公开(公告)号：US20150286247A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14745425

申请日：2015-06-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Rico Zorkendorfer ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Dinesh Mathew ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  Evans Hankey ,  Christopher David Prest

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H04R2420/09 ,  Y10T24/1391

Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的便携式媒体设备和用于操作媒体设备的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150130767A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14602199

申请日：2015-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Anthony S. Montevirgen

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H04M1/0283 ,  H04M1/236 ,  H04M2250/16 ,  H04M2250/22

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain flexible displays that are bent to form displays on multiple surfaces of the devices. Bent flexible displays may be bent to form front side displays and edge displays. Edge displays may be separated from front side displays or from other edge displays using patterned housing members, printed or painted masks, or by selectively activating and inactivating display pixels associated with the flexible display. Edge displays may alternately function as virtual buttons, virtual switches, or informational displays that are supplemental to front side displays. Virtual buttons may include transparent button members, lenses, haptic feedback components, audio feedback components, or other components for providing feedback to a user when virtual buttons are activated.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含柔性显示器的电子设备，其弯曲以在设备的多个表面上形成显示器。 弯曲的柔性显示器可以弯曲以形成前侧显示器和边缘显示器。 边缘显示器可以与前侧显示器或使用图案化外壳构件，印刷或涂漆的掩模或通过选择性地激活和失活与柔性显示器相关联的显示像素与其他边缘显示器分离。 边缘显示器可以交替地用作正面显示器补充的虚拟按钮，虚拟交换机或信息显示器。 虚拟按钮可以包括透明按钮构件，透镜，触觉反馈组件，音频反馈组件或用于当虚拟按钮被激活时向用户提供反馈的其他组件。