FLEXIBLE SHOCK ABSORBING CONNECTIONS WITHIN A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE
    11.
    发明申请
    FLEXIBLE SHOCK ABSORBING CONNECTIONS WITHIN A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE 审中-公开
    在移动计算设备中的柔性震动吸收连接

    公开(公告)号:WO2016032556A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:PCT/US2014/069693

    申请日:2014-12-11

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H01R11/01 H01Q1/20 H01Q1/243 H01Q1/50 H01R4/48

    Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to connectors for antenna feed assemblies and display coupling components of a mobile device. The flexible connectors can be configured with a flexible spring connector component that couples a mobile device antenna to a main logic board of the mobile device within a housing of the mobile device such that the flexible connector can withstand a drop event, while at the same providing for an in-line inductance as part of an antenna-defined design requirement. The display of the mobile device can be coupled to a housing of the mobile device using a pin-screw arrangement that allows the display to controllably shift in the X-direction and the Y-direction, while only being purposefully constrained in the Z-direction (with reference to a 3 dimensional graph having X, Y, and Z axes). This configuration can prevent the display from being pulled out of alignment during a drop event.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的主题涉及用于移动设备的天线馈送组件和显示器耦合部件的连接器。 柔性连接器可以配置有柔性弹簧连接器部件,该柔性弹簧连接器部件将移动设备天线耦合到移动设备的壳体内的移动设备的主逻辑板,使得柔性连接器能够承受跌落事件,同时在相同的提供 作为天线定义设计要求的一部分的串联电感。 移动装置的显示器可以使用销螺钉装置联接到移动装置的壳体,该销螺钉装置允许显示器在X方向和Y方向上可控地移动,同时仅在Z方向上被有目的地约束 (参考具有X,Y和Z轴的3维图)。 此配置可以防止在丢弃事件期间显示被拉出对齐。

    SENSOR ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    13.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4456704A2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-30

    申请号:EP24200008.1

    申请日:2017-07-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Sensor assemblies for electronic devices are described. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies include solid-state sensors, such as capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors or piezoresistive sensors. The sensor assemblies can include a number of features that provide a compact profile, making them well suited for integration into small spaces of electronic device enclosures. The sensor assemblies can also include features that isolate movement of various parts of the sensor assemblies, allowing for accurate detection of a sensing event. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies are coupled to haptic actuators, speaker, or both, which mimic the feel of a mechanical button and enhance a user's experience.

    BIOMETRIC SENSOR STACK STRUCTURE
    14.
    发明公开
    BIOMETRIC SENSOR STACK STRUCTURE 审中-公开
    层叠结构生物传感器

    公开(公告)号:EP3014523A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-04

    申请号:EP14771722.7

    申请日:2014-09-09

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: MYERS, Scott A.

    Abstract: Various structures and methods are disclosed for packaging a biometric sensor, such as a capacitive biometric sensor. Embodiments incorporate various placements of the biometric sensor, structure surrounding a biometric sensor, connection structures (electrical, physical, or both), and techniques for enhanced sensor imaging, sensor retention, and guiding a user's finger to a proper location above a biometric sensor. For example, A biometric sensor assembly can include an aperture formed in a trim with a cap disposed in the aperture. A biometric sensor may be positioned below the cap and a switch positioned below the biometric sensor.

    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO INTERNAL COMPONENT
    16.
    发明公开
    DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO INTERNAL COMPONENT 审中-公开
    装置和方法访问一个内部组件

    公开(公告)号:EP2695033A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-12

    申请号:EP12721010.2

    申请日:2012-03-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for applying concealment of components of an electronic device 10. In one embodiment, an electronic device 10 may include a component, e.g., 20, 32, 24, that is disposed behind a window 24 configured to selectively become transparent or opaque, such as a polymer- dispersed liquid crystal PDLC window. The component includes an image capture device 20, a strobe flash 32, a biometric sensor 34, a light sensor, a proximity sensor, or a solar panel, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the electronic device 10 includes data processing circuitry 12 configured to determine when an event requesting that the component be exposed occurs. Furthermore, the electronic device 10 includes a window controller 22 that may control the window 24 to become transparent, to expose the component upon the occurrence of the event requesting that the component be exposed.

    ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH SIDEWALL DISPLAYS
    18.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4191375A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-07

    申请号:EP23152790.4

    申请日:2012-09-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: There is provided an electronic device (10). The electronic device (10) comprises a display (14) having a first pixel region (20A), a second pixel region (52), and a third pixel region (52). The electronic device (10) further comprises a first inactive display area (20I) interposed between the first and second pixel regions, and a second inactive display area (20I) interposed between the second and third pixel regions. The third pixel region (52) is configured to display an icon (80) between the first and second inactive display areas.

    ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH FLEXIBLE DISPLAYS
    19.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP3364636A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-22

    申请号:EP17198424.8

    申请日:2012-03-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain flexible displays and internal components. An internal component may be positioned under the flexible display. The internal component may be an output device such as a speaker that transmits sound through the flexible display or an actuator that deforms the display in a way that is sensed by a user. The internal component may also be a microphone or pressure sensor that receives sound or pressure information through the flexible display. Structural components may be used to permanently or temporarily deform the flexible display to provide tactile feedback to a user of the device. Electronic devices may be provided with concave displays or convex displays formed from one or more flexible layers including a flexible display layer. Portions of the flexible display may be used as speaker membranes for display-based speaker structures.

    COSMETIC CO-REMOVAL OF MATERIAL FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE SURFACES

    公开(公告)号:EP4425301A3

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-30

    申请号:EP24189101.9

    申请日:2010-09-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: There is provided a portable electronic device comprising: an outer periphery member (100) defining an exterior surface of the portable electronic device. The outer periphery member comprises a first conductive element (120) formed from a first metal material, the first conductive element defining a corner portion of the portable electronic device; a second conductive element (110) formed from a second metal material, at least one of the first conductive element (120) or the second conductive element (110) forming part of an antenna assembly of the portable electronic device; and an intermediate element (114) formed from a dielectric material, the intermediate element (114) positioned between the first conductive element (120) and the second conductive element (110) and electrically insulating the first conductive element (120) from the second conductive element (110).

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