公开(公告)号：WO2008045830A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2007/080704

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H. ,  TAN, Tang, Y.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H. ,  TAN, Tang, Y.

IPC: H01H25/04 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and apparatus for implementing multiple push buttons in a user device are disclosed. The method includes detecting a location of a user input using one or more touch sensors, detecting a force of the user input using a switch, and generating a signal for representing one of the push buttons being pressed according to the location and force of the user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在用户设备中实现多个按钮的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用一个或多个触摸传感器检测用户输入的位置，使用开关检测用户输入的力，以及根据用户的位置和力产生用于表示按压的按钮之一的信号 输入。

公开(公告)号：WO2013009778A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2012/046114

申请日：2012-07-10

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  GRUNTHANER, Martin, Paul ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  MULLENS, Christopher, Tenzin ,  HOTELLING, Steven, Porter ,  O'CONNOR, Sean, Erik

Inventor： GRUNTHANER, Martin, Paul ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  MULLENS, Christopher, Tenzin ,  HOTELLING, Steven, Porter ,  O'CONNOR, Sean, Erik

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/9645 ,  H03K17/975

Abstract: Combined force and proximity sensing is disclosed. One or more sensors can concurrently sense a force applied by an object on a device surface and a proximity of the object to the surface. In an example, a single sensor can sense both force and proximity via a resistance change and a capacitance change, respectively, at the sensor. In another example, multiple sensors can be used, where one sensor can sense force via either a resistance change or a capacitance change and another sensor can sense proximity via a capacitance change.

Abstract translation: 公开了组合力和接近感测。 一个或多个传感器可以同时感测由物体在设备表面上施加的力以及物体与表面的接近度。 在一个示例中，单个传感器可以分别通过传感器处的电阻变化和电容变化来感测力和接近度。 在另一示例中，可以使用多个传感器，其中一个传感器可以通过电阻变化或电容变化来感测力，而另一个传感器可以通过电容变化感测到接近。

公开(公告)号：WO2012027024A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/042963

申请日：2011-07-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  LI, Qingxiang ,  SCHLUB, Robert, W. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  MITTLEMAN, Adam, D. ,  JIANG, Yi ,  MCMILIN, Emily ,  ZHANG, Lijun

Inventor： LI, Qingxiang ,  SCHLUB, Robert, W. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  MITTLEMAN, Adam, D. ,  JIANG, Yi ,  MCMILIN, Emily ,  ZHANG, Lijun

IPC: H01Q1/36

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/2266 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: Electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include radio -frequency transceiver circuitry and antenna structures. The antenna structures may contain antenna resonating elements and antenna ground elements. Antenna resonating elements may be formed from patterned conductive traces on substrates such as flex circuit substrates. Antenna ground elements may be formed from conductive device structures such as metal housing walls. Support and biasing structures such as dielectric support members and layer of foam may be used to support and bias antenna resonating elements against planar device structures. The planar device structures against which the antenna resonating elements are biased may be planar dielectric members such as transparent layers of display cover glass or other planar structures. Adhesive may be interposed between the planar structures and the antenna resonating elements.

Abstract translation: 提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括射频收发器电路和天线结构。 天线结构可以包含天线谐振元件和天线接地元件。 天线谐振元件可以由诸如柔性电路基板的基板上的图案化导电迹线形成。 天线接地元件可以由诸如金属外壳壁的导电器件结构形成。 诸如电介质支撑构件和泡沫层的支撑和偏置结构可用于支撑和偏置天线谐振元件抵抗平面装置结构。 天线谐振元件被偏压的平面器件结构可以是诸如显示器盖玻璃或其它平面结构的透明层的平面电介质构件。 粘合剂可以介于平面结构和天线谐振元件之间。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032898A3

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：PCT/US2008075212

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER ,  MOOLSINTONG JAN ,  FISHER JOSEPH ,  SANDER WENDELL ,  KOCALAR ERTURK

Inventor： ROTHKOPF FLETCHER ,  MOOLSINTONG JAN ,  FISHER JOSEPH ,  SANDER WENDELL ,  KOCALAR ERTURK

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2225/004 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2231/042 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/018 ,  H03K2217/96066

Abstract: Compact input devices formed on flexible substrates are disclosed. The input devices may be formed using three or more conducting layers. By including three or more conducting layers, the diameter of the input device may be minimized. In addition, to improve the flexibility of portions of the input device mounted, some portions of the input device may be made to have fewer layers than other portions of the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了形成在柔性基板上的紧凑型输入装置。 可以使用三个或更多个导电层来形成输入装置。 通过包括三个或更多个导电层，输入装置的直径可以最小化。 此外，为了提高安装的输入装置的部分的灵活性，可以使输入装置的一些部分具有比输入装置的其它部分更少的层。

公开(公告)号：WO2009073606A2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：PCT/US2008/085137

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  RATHNAM, Lakshman ,  BOKMA, Louis ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  MUCIGNAT, Andrea ,  KOCALAR, Erturk ,  LYON, Benjamin ,  FISHER, Joseph

Inventor： RATHNAM, Lakshman ,  BOKMA, Louis ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  MUCIGNAT, Andrea ,  KOCALAR, Erturk ,  LYON, Benjamin ,  FISHER, Joseph

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A multi-dimensional scroll wheel is disclosed. Scroll wheel circuitry is provided to detect input gestures that traverse the center of the scroll wheel and to detect multi-touch input. The scroll wheel can include a first plurality of sensor elements arranged in a first closed loop and a second plurality of sensor elements arranged in a second closed loop, the first and second closed loops being concentrically arranged about the center of the scroll wheel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多维滚轮。 提供滚轮电路以检测穿过滚轮中心的输入手势并检测多点触摸输入。 滚轮可以包括布置在第一闭环中的第一多个传感器元件和布置在第二闭合回路中的第二多个传感器元件，第一和第二闭环围绕滚轮的中心同心布置。

公开(公告)号：WO2009012183A2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：PCT/US2008/069890

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen, P.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen, P.

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/955

CPC classification number: H03K17/9625 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/94026 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/96054

Abstract: A resistive force sensor with capacitive discrimination is disclosed. According to an example of the disclosure, a sensor is directed to detect resistance and capacitance in an alternating fashion, the resistance indicating a force being applied to an input area of a device, and the capacitance indicating a proximity of a body part to the input area of the device, and the detected resistance and capacitance are utilized to determine whether the body part has pressed the input area of the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有电容鉴别的电阻力传感器。 根据本公开的示例，传感器被引导以交替的方式检测电阻和电容，所述电阻指示施加到装置的输入区域的力，以及指示身体部分与输入端的接近度的电容 利用检测的电阻和电容来确定身体部位是否按下了装置的输入区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2008054955A8

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2007080709

申请日：2008-02-28

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  PREST CHRISTOPHER D ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER ,  DINH RICHARD H

Inventor： PREST CHRISTOPHER D ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER ,  DINH RICHARD H

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  H01H25/04

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and device relate to improved sensor configurations in a user device are disclosed. A device implements the improved sensor configurations includes a switch configured to detect a force applied by a user, one or more touch sensors configured to detect an angular position of the user input which are peripherally located relative to the switch, and a processor configured to generate a signal for performing a task selected from a plurality of predefined tasks in accordance with the force and the angular position of the user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及用户设备中改进的传感器配置的方法和设备。 装置实现改进的传感器配置，该装置包括被配置为检测由用户施加的力的开关，被配置为检测相对于开关周边定位的用户输入的角度位置的一个或多个触摸传感器以及被配置为生成 用于根据用户输入的力和角度位置来执行从多个预定任务中选择的任务的信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2008054955A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2007080709

申请日：2008-02-28

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  PREST CHRISTOPHER D ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER ,  DINH RICHARD H

Inventor： PREST CHRISTOPHER D ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER ,  DINH RICHARD H

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  H01H25/04

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and device relate to improved sensor configurations in a user device are disclosed. A device implements the improved sensor configurations includes a switch configured to detect a force applied by a user, one or more touch sensors configured to detect an angular position of the user input which are peripherally located relative to the switch, and a processor configured to generate a signal for performing a task selected from a plurality of predefined tasks in accordance with the force and the angular position of the user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了与用户设备中改进的传感器配置有关的方法和设备。 一种设备实现改进的传感器配置，包括被配置为检测由用户施加的力的开关，配置成检测相对于开关在外围定位的用户输入的角位置的一个或多个触摸传感器，以及被配置为产生 用于根据用户输入的力和角度位置执行从多个预定义任务中选择的任务的信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2013062780A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2012/059765

申请日：2012-10-11

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  SHEDLETSKY, Anna-katrina ,  COLAHAN, Ian, P. ,  De IULIIS, Daniele ,  DO, Trent, K.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher, R. ,  SHEDLETSKY, Anna-katrina ,  COLAHAN, Ian, P. ,  De IULIIS, Daniele ,  DO, Trent, K.

IPC: H01R13/187 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/187 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Split jack assemblies are constructed with a tubeless pin block. Elimination (or split) of the tube, or more particularly, a tube that is an integrally formed part of the pin block form the pin block allows for the use of a tubeless pin block design that results in a jack assembly having smaller overall dimensions than a conventional jack assembly constructed to accommodate a plug of the same dimensions. The tubeless pin block can be used in conjunction with a tube sleeve or with a curved surface of a housing for an electronic device, or both to provide a plug receptacle of the split jack assembly.

Abstract translation: 分体式千斤顶组件采用无内孔的针座构成。 管的排除（或分裂），或更具体地，作为销块的整体形成部分的管形成销块允许使用无内筒销块设计，其导致千斤顶组件具有比 构造成容纳相同尺寸的插头的常规千斤顶组件。 无内胎销块可以与管套筒或用于电子设备的壳体的曲面结合使用，或者两者都提供分体插座组件的插头插座。

公开(公告)号：WO2012024578A8

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2011048404

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  HOBSON PHILLIP M ,  MITTLEMAN ADAM ,  SHEDLETSKY ANNA-KATRINA ,  JOL ERIC S ,  LYNCH STEPHEN BRIAN

Inventor： ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  HOBSON PHILLIP M ,  MITTLEMAN ADAM ,  SHEDLETSKY ANNA-KATRINA ,  JOL ERIC S ,  LYNCH STEPHEN BRIAN

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01L23/538 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04R1/34 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H04M1/026 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01L23/5387 ,  H01L23/552 ,  H01L24/50 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/3025 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/526 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/114 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/042 ,  H05K2201/10159 ,  H05K2201/10371 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A modular material antenna assembly is provided that includes an antenna block having a portion with a shape that interlocks with a corresponding portion of an electrically non-conductive frame and secures the antenna block to the electrically non-conductive frame. The electrically non-conductive frame is attached to an interior of an electrically conductive housing so that the electrically non-conductive frame and the electrically conductive housing form an integrated structure. An antenna flex is then mechanically secured to the antenna block. The antenna flex may also be electrically connected to a circuit board. The frame is designed to support a cover glass for the portable electronic device and may be affixed to a housing. The dielectric constant of the antenna block is substantially less than the dielectric constant of the frame.