Reduced size multi-pin male plug connector

    公开(公告)号:GB2463983B

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-15

    申请号:GB0917064

    申请日:2009-09-29

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors having a reduced size in at least one direction can be provided. One example reduces height by not including a center contact tab or tongue, but instead places contacts on an insulator that is adjacent to a bottom portion of the receptacle. Another example may reduce width by reducing contact pitch, and may use a particular shape of contact to achieve god signal quality. Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors can also provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and DisplayPort. Methods can provide one or more standardized connector components to speed connector design and manufacture of new electronic devices such as media players, thus reducing their time to market.

    Reduced size multi-pin female receptacle connector

    公开(公告)号:GB2492263A

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-26

    申请号:GB201215429

    申请日:2009-09-29

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: A receptacle connector for connecting to a corresponding male plug connector includes an insulator core; a plurality of contact locations spaced apart in a single row and located on first surface of the insulator core; and a plurality of contacts 800 located in at least a portion of the plurality of contact locations. Each contact 800 has a first section located within the insulator core, and the first section of at least one contact has sides 850 that are substantially parallel to each other except for one or more recesses 810, and wherein a side of the at least one contact faces another contact. An insulating material of the insulator core fills in the one or more recesses 810 and portions of a side of the first section before and after a recess 810 lie in a same plane.

    Reduced size multi-pin female receptacle connector

    公开(公告)号:GB2475665B

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-17

    申请号:GB201105353

    申请日:2009-09-29

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors having a reduced size in at least one direction can be provided. One example reduces height by not including a center contact tab or tongue, but instead places contacts on an insulator that is adjacent to a bottom portion of the receptacle. Another example may reduce width by reducing contact pitch, and may use a particular shape of contact to achieve god signal quality. Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors can also provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and DisplayPort. Methods can provide one or more standardized connector components to speed connector design and manufacture of new electronic devices such as media players, thus reducing their time to market.

    WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF MEDIA FROM A MEDIA PLAYER

    公开(公告)号:HK1150083A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-28

    申请号:HK11104185

    申请日:2006-03-01

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station (178) that allows a media player (174) to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices (404A) capable of receiving information over the wireless connection (406). Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection.

    16.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:AT522858T

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-15

    申请号:AT05255454

    申请日:2005-09-06

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: A display device that both displays visual information and that serves as a mechanical actuator to generate input signals is disclosed (i.e., display device is not only an output device, but also a mechanically actuated input device). By way of example, the display device, which displays visual information such as text, characters and graphics, may also act like a push or clickable button(s), a sliding toggle button or switch, a rotating dial or knob, a motion controlling device such as a joystick or navigation pad, and/or the like. The display actuator may be incorporated into any electronic device to control various aspects of the electronic device. Alternatively, the display actuator may be a stand alone device that operatively couples to an electronic devices through wired or wireless connections. In either case, the display actuator can be configured to generate commands, make selections and/or control movements in a display.

    Reduced size multi-pin female receptacle connector

    公开(公告)号:GB2475665A

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-25

    申请号:GB201105353

    申请日:2009-09-29

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors having a reduced size in at least one direction can be provided. One example reduces height by not including a center contact tab or tongue, but instead places contacts on an insulator that is adjacent to a bottom portion of the receptacle. Another example may reduce width by reducing contact pitch, and may use a particular shape of contact to achieve god signal quality. Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors can also provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and DisplayPort. Methods can provide one or more standardized connector components to speed connector design and manufacture of new electronic devices such as media players, thus reducing their time to market.

    Techniques for strengthening glass covers for portable electronic devices

    公开(公告)号:GB2474929A

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-04

    申请号:GB201016457

    申请日:2010-09-30

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: A method for strengthening a glass cover for an electronic device is disclosed, where the method comprises chemical strengthening in a series of stages. The stages can have a first ion exchange stage using heated solutions (melts) where larger ions are exchanged into the glass cover, and a second ion exchange stage where some of the larger ions are exchanged out from the glass cover. The region of peak compressive strength 1028 occurs at a distance below the treated surface. Optionally, the glass cover can have its strength increased by forming its edges with a predetermined curved or chamfered geometry. In one embodiment, the glass member can pertain to a glass cover for a housing for an electronic device. The glass cover can be provided over or integrated with a display, such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display.

    Male plug connector
    19.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:AU2010101387A4

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-13

    申请号:AU2010101387

    申请日:2010-12-07

    Applicant: APPLE INC

    Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station (178) that allows a media player (174) to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices (404A) capable of receiving information over the wireless connection (406). Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection.

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