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：EP2834718B1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-10

申请号：EP13716657.5

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  ELY, Colin, M. ,  LYNCH, Stephen, B.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H02K7/06

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine an orientation of the device and drop event based on input from the at least one sensor. The electronic device further includes a motor in communication with the processor and a mass operably connected to the motor. The processor is configured to drive the motor when a drop event is determined and the mass is configured to rotate with respect to the motor to alter the orientation of the device.

公开(公告)号：EP2761672A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-06

申请号：EP12777976.7

申请日：2012-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  JARVIS, Daniel W. ,  RAFF, John ,  FRANKLIN, Jeremy C.

IPC: H01L31/048 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/50

Abstract: Flexible battery packs for use in electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible battery pack may include a plurality of cells, such as galvanic or photovoltaic cells. The battery pack also may include a plurality of laminate layers coupled to the cells that include a top laminate layer and a bottom laminate layer. An adhesive may be used to couple the top and bottom laminate layers together such that each of the plurality of cells is isolated from each other. This arrangement may allow the battery to be shaped to fit a form factor of the electronic device. This arrangement also may allow one or more of the cells to be selectively removed from the plurality, which may be desirable from a manufacturing perspective.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于电子设备的柔性电池组。 在本公开的一个实施例中，柔性电池组可以包括多个电池，例如电流或光伏电池。 电池组还可以包括耦合到电池的多个层压层，其包括顶层叠层和底层叠层。 可以使用粘合剂将顶部和底部层压层连接在一起，使得多个单元中的每一个彼此隔离。 这种布置可以允许电池成形为适合电子设备的外形尺寸。 这种布置还可以允许从多个单元中选择性地移除一个或多个单元，这从制造的角度来看是可取的。

公开(公告)号：EP2577813B1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-22

申请号：EP11723214.0

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDER, Wendell B. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R4/01 ,  H01R13/504

公开(公告)号：EP3306449A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-11

申请号：EP17190089.7

申请日：2012-03-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016

Abstract: An apparatus for providing haptic feedback, including: a shell defining an aperture; a driver disposed within the shell; a mass disposed within the coil; and a projection connected to the mass and extending through the aperture. Also described herein is a method for providing generalized and localized haptic feedback, including the operations of: receiving an input signal; determining if the input signal corresponds to a generalized haptic feedback; if so, providing a first input to a linear vibrator; otherwise, providing a second input to a linear vibrator; wherein the linear vibrator outputs a generalized haptic feedback in response to the first input; and the linear vibrator outputs a localized haptic feedback in response to the second input.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供触觉反馈的装置，包括：限定孔的壳体; 设置在壳体内的驱动器; 布置在线圈内的物质; 以及连接到质量块并延伸穿过孔的突起。 本文还描述了一种用于提供广义和局部触觉反馈的方法，包括以下操作：接收输入信号; 确定输入信号是否对应于广义触觉反馈; 如果是这样，则向线性振动器提供第一输入; 否则，向线性振动器提供第二输入; 其中所述线性振动器响应于所述第一输入而输出广义触觉反馈; 并且线性振动器响应于第二输入而输出局部触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：EP2484104B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-21

申请号：EP10765712.4

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DINH, Richard, Hung, Minh ,  PAKULA, Dave ,  HILL, Matthew ,  HUWE, Ethan, Larry ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher

IPC: H04M19/04 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M19/04 ,  H04M19/047

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency.

公开(公告)号：EP2484104A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-08

申请号：EP10765712.4

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DINH, Richard, Hung, Minh ,  PAKULA, Dave ,  HILL, Matthew ,  HUWE, Ethan, Larry ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher

IPC: H04M19/04 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M19/04 ,  H04M19/047

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency.

公开(公告)号：EP2168031A2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-31

申请号：EP07853842.8

申请日：2008-02-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  H01H25/04

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.

公开(公告)号：EP3082328B1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-21

申请号：EP16172340.8

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： PAKULA, Dave ,  HILL, Matthew ,  HUWE, Ethan Larry ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard Hung Minh

IPC: H04M19/04 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/01

公开(公告)号：EP2761672B1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-24

申请号：EP12777976.7

申请日：2012-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  JARVIS, Daniel W. ,  RAFF, John ,  FRANKLIN, Jeremy C.

IPC: H01L31/048 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M6/46 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/657 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/6572