LASER-MARKED FABRIC
    21.
    发明公开
    LASER-MARKED FABRIC 审中-公开
    激光标记织物

    公开(公告)号:EP3218203A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-20

    申请号:EP15818106.5

    申请日:2015-11-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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 translation: 激光标记织物材料的系统和技术。 一些实现可以针对具有使用颜料染成第一颜色的表面的织物部件。 该表面可以使用激光照射以形成减轻的区域。 在某些情况下,减光区域具有比第一种颜色更浅的第二种颜色。 在一些情况下,减轻的区域具有由于激光照射而熔融以形成部分镜面的尼龙织物部件的纤维。 在一些情况下,变亮区域具有被熔合以形成部分镜面表面的织物组分的纤维。 织物材料可以形成装置或产品的织物组分。 在某些情况下,该结构形成键盘或用户输入设备的组件。

    METHODS FOR FORMING WHITE ANODIZED FILMS BY METAL COMPLEX INFUSION
    22.
    发明公开
    METHODS FOR FORMING WHITE ANODIZED FILMS BY METAL COMPLEX INFUSION 审中-公开
    方法用于产生白光阳极氧化薄膜中金属络合物输液

    公开(公告)号:EP3017094A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-11

    申请号:EP14848872.9

    申请日:2014-08-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

    ELECTRONIC CARD HAVING AN ELECTRONIC INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:EP4071667A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-12

    申请号:EP22174926.0

    申请日:2019-08-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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).

    LASER-FORMED FEATURES
    26.
    发明公开
    LASER-FORMED FEATURES 审中-公开
    LASERGEFORMTE MERKMALE

    公开(公告)号:EP3007906A2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-20

    申请号:EP14735778.4

    申请日:2014-06-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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 translation: 实施例涉及用于在部件的表面上形成特征的基于激光的工艺。 该特征可以包括几何元素,颜色元素和/或表面光洁度元素。 在一些情况下,激光形成的特征形成为纹理特征的图案,其在部件的表面上产生美学和/或触觉效果。 在一些情况下,纹理特征可能足够小,使得它们可能不被肉眼看出。 此外,在一些情况下,多个基于激光的多个工艺被组合以形成具有特定美学和/或触觉效果的单一特征或成品部件。

    ELECTRONIC CARD HAVING AN ELECTRONIC INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:EP4468316A2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-27

    申请号:EP24194235.8

    申请日:2019-08-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

    ATTACHMENT APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE

    公开(公告)号:EP3795021A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-24

    申请号:EP20186132.5

    申请日:2014-03-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

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