Abstract:
Systems and techniques for laser-marking a fabric material. Some implementations may be directed to a fabric component having a surface dyed a first color using a pigment. The surface may be irradiated using a laser to form a lightened region. In some cases, the lightened region has a second color that is lighter than the first color. In some cases, the lightened region has fibers of the nylon fabric component that are fused to form a partially specular surface due to the laser irradiation. In some cases, the lightened region has fibers of the fabric component that are fused to form a partially specular surface. The fabric material may form a fabric component of a device or product. In some cases, the fabric forms a component of a keyboard or user-input device.
Abstract:
The embodiments described herein relate to anodizing and anodized films. The methods described can be used to form opaque and white anodized films on a substrate. In some embodiments, the methods involve forming anodized films having branched pore structures. The branched pore structure provides a light scattering medium for incident visible light, imparting an opaque and white appearance to the anodized film. In some embodiments, the methods involve infusing metal complex ions within pores of an anodized. Once within the pores, the metal complex ions undergo a chemical change forming metal oxide particles. The metal oxide particles provide a light scattering medium for incident visible light, imparting an opaque and white appearance to the anodized film. In some embodiments, aspects of the methods for creating irregular or branched pores and methods for infusing metal complex ions within pores are combined.
Abstract:
There is provided an electronic card (100) comprising: a substrate defining a recess (108) formed into a front surface (110); a ferromagnetic film (130) positioned along a rear surface (120) of the substrate that is opposite to the front surface; an integrated circuit (106) positioned in the recess of the substrate; and a contact plate (102, 602d) positioned over the integrated substrate. The contact plate comprising: a plate substrate (610d); an array of terminal electrodes (662d) disposed over the plate substrate, each terminal electrode of the array of terminal electrodes offset from an edge of the plate substrate; and a peripheral portion (630d) that includes a conductive material that surrounds each terminal electrode of the array of terminal electrodes, the peripheral portion separated from each terminal electrode of the array of terminal electrodes by a gap (664d).
Abstract:
Embodiments are directed to laser-based processes for forming features on the surface of a part. The feature may include a geometric element, a color element, and/or a surface finish element. In some cases, the laser-formed features are formed as a pattern of textured features that produce an aesthetic and/or tactile effect on the surface of the part. In some cases, the texture features may be sufficiently small that they may not be discerned by the unaided human eye. Also, in some cases, a multiple laser-based processes are combined to form a single feature or a finished part having a specific aesthetic and/or tactile effect.
Abstract:
There is provided an electronic card (100) comprising: a substrate defining a recess (108) formed into a front surface (110); an integrated circuit (106) positioned in the recess of the substrate; and a contact plate (102, 602b, 602d) positioned over the integrated circuit. The contact plate (102, 602b, 602d) comprises: a plate substrate (610b, 610d); an array of terminal electrodes (642b, 662d) disposed on a surface of the plate substrate (610b, 610d), each terminal electrode of the array of terminal electrodes offset from an edge of the plate substrate (610b, 610d); and a conductive material (630b, 630d) disposed on the surface of the plate substrate (610b, 610d) and defining an array of openings, each respective terminal electrode (642b, 662d) positioned in and completely surrounded about its perimeter by a respective opening of the array of openings.
Abstract:
There is provided a modular strap family for electronic devices, the modular strap family comprising a first base unit comprising a first electronic component configured to perform a first set of functions, and a first enclosure housing the first electronic component and defining a first attachment coupling. The modular strap family also comprising a second base unit comprising a second electronic component configured to perform a second set of functions different from the first set of functions, and a second enclosure housing the second electronic component and defining a second attachment coupling, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure are different. The modular strap family further comprising a strap unit comprising a strap defining a third attachment coupling, wherein the first attachment coupling and the second attachment coupling are standardized such that, in a first configuration, the third attachment coupling couples the strap to the first attachment coupling; and in a second configuration, the third attachment coupling couples the strap to the second attachment coupling.
Abstract:
A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth.