公开(公告)号：EP4218013A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-02

申请号：EP21790046.3

申请日：2021-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： BERGERON, Kathleen A. ,  SIAHAAN, Edward ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: G10L21/0272 ,  G10L21/0216

公开(公告)号：EP4075656A3

公开(公告)日：2022-11-23

申请号：EP22167130.8

申请日：2011-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  KOSUT, Alexei ,  JOHNSON, Timothy ,  CORLETT, Barry

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/04 ,  H02M3/07 ,  H02M3/158

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power converter may have a connector with a pair of power supply contacts and a pair of data contacts. An electronic device may be connected to the connector of the power converter. The power converter may supply DC power to the electronic device using the power supply contacts. The power converter may include control circuitry that has a resistor coupled across the data contacts. When the electronic device and the power converter are connected to each other, each may advertize to the other that capabilities are present that exceed industry standards. At the same time, standard-compliant discovery operations may be performed to probe the value of the resistance of the resistor that is coupled across the data contacts. When extended capabilities are discovered, extended functions may be performed including accelerated charging functions and data communications functions.

公开(公告)号：EP3018814B1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-06

申请号：EP15188896.3

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H02M7/02

公开(公告)号：EP3066737A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-14

申请号：EP14786569.5

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： MOYER, Todd K. ,  ALVES, Jeffrey M. ,  HERBST, Steven G. ,  RITTER, David W. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/80 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: In an inductive energy transfer system, the phase of a signal that is applied to a transmitter coil to transfer energy is adjusted while energy is transferred from the transmitter device to a receiver device. The phase of the signal can be adjusted by changing a state of a DC-to-AC converter from a converting state to a non-converting state. The DC-to-AC converter outputs a signal that is applied to the transmitter coil when the DC-to-AC converter is in a converting state. A signal is not applied to the transmitter coil when the DC-to-AC converter is in a non-converting state.

Abstract translation: 在感应能量转移系统中，调节施加到发射器线圈以传递能量的信号的相位，同时能量从发射器装置传送到接收器装置。 可以通过将DC-AC转换器的状态从转换状态改变为非转换状态来调整信号的相位。 当DC-AC转换器处于转换状态时，DC-AC转换器输出施加到发送器线圈的信号。 当DC-AC转换器处于非转换状态时，不向发送器线圈施加信号。

公开(公告)号：EP2786454A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-08

申请号：EP12769210.1

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias W. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse L. ,  FIENNES, Hugo ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/642

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

公开(公告)号：EP2766961A2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-20

申请号：EP12806227.0

申请日：2012-11-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SARWAR, Mushtaq ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H01R27/00 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R31/00 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R31/06 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  H01R23/6886 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R31/005 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H04L29/06163

Abstract: A receptacle connector for a electronic device includes two sets of contacts arranged in two opposing rows in a cavity. A corresponding plug connector can be inserted into the receptacle connector so as to contact both sets of contacts. The receptacle connectors includes contacts that are dedicated for DisplayPort signals and contacts that provide non-DisplayPort signals. The contacts dedicated for DisplayPort signals are only enabled if the electronic device receives a notification from a connected accessory that that the accessory supports DisplayPort capability. Otherwise these contacts are in an "open" or deactivated state.

Abstract translation: 用于电子设备的插座连接器包括在空腔中布置成两个相对的行的两组触点。 相应的插头连接器可插入插座连接器中，以便接触两组触点。 插座连接器包括专用于DisplayPort信号的触点和提供非DisplayPort信号的触点。 专用于DisplayPort信号的触点仅在电子设备从连接的附件接收到该附件支持DisplayPort功能的通知时启用。 否则这些联系人处于“打开”或停用状态。

公开(公告)号：EP4075656A2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-19

申请号：EP22167130.8

申请日：2011-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  KOSUT, Alexei ,  JOHNSON, Timothy ,  CORLETT, Barry

IPC: H02M7/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/04 ,  H02M7/538 ,  H02M7/53846

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power converter may have a connector with a pair of power supply contacts and a pair of data contacts. An electronic device may be connected to the connector of the power converter. The power converter may supply DC power to the electronic device using the power supply contacts. The power converter may include control circuitry that has a resistor coupled across the data contacts. When the electronic device and the power converter are connected to each other, each may advertize to the other that capabilities are present that exceed industry standards. At the same time, standard-compliant discovery operations may be performed to probe the value of the resistance of the resistor that is coupled across the data contacts. When extended capabilities are discovered, extended functions may be performed including accelerated charging functions and data communications functions.

公开(公告)号：EP3111292A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-04

申请号：EP15713040.2

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SANFORD, Emery A. ,  HAVSKJOLD, David G. ,  HERBST, Steven G. ,  MONTEVIRGEN, Anthony S. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  MANULLANG, Tyson B.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  A47F7/00

CPC classification number: A47F5/16 ,  A47F3/005 ,  A47F3/007 ,  A47F7/00 ,  A47F7/0246 ,  A47F2005/165 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G09F3/208 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0204

Abstract: A retail electronic product demonstration fixture for demonstrating portable electronic devices. The product demonstration fixture may include an exhibition portion and a base portion. A portable electronic device offered for sale may be affixed to the exhibition portion. The base portion may include an electronic display, an auxiliary battery, and an auxiliary controller. The auxiliary controller may direct power from the auxiliary battery to the electronic display upon determining that a battery within the electronic display has fallen below a particular selected level. Similarly the auxiliary controller may direct power from the auxiliary battery to the portable electronic device offered for sale upon determining that a battery within the portable electronic device has fallen below a selected level.

Abstract translation: 用于展示便携式电子设备的零售电子产品示范灯具。 产品演示固定装置可以包括展览部分和基部。 提供出售的便携式电子装置可以贴在展览部分上。 基部可以包括电子显示器，辅助电池和辅助控制器。 在确定电子显示器内的电池已经低于特定选定电平以下时，辅助控制器可以将辅助电池的电力引导到电子显示器。 类似地，辅助控制器可以在确定便携式电子设备中的电池已经低于所选电平之前将辅助电池的电力引导到提供出售的便携式电子设备。

公开(公告)号：EP3018814A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-11

申请号：EP15188896.3

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SIMS, Nicholas A. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H02M7/02

CPC classification number: H02M7/02

Abstract: A power converter is provided that has an alternating-current (AC) to direct-current (DC) switched- mode power converter circuit that converts alternating- current power into direct-current power for powering an attached electronic device. Power can be conserved by automatically placing the power converter circuit in a low-power standby mode of operation whenever the electronic device is detached from the power converter. A monitoring circuit can be powered by a capacitor or other energy storage element while the power converter is operating in the standby mode. If the monitoring circuit detects an output voltage change that is indicative of attachment of the electronic device or if the storage element needs to be replenished, the monitoring circuit can place the power converter circuit in an active mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种功率转换器，其具有交流（AC）到直流（DC）开关模式功率转换器电路，其将交流功率转换成用于为连接的电子设备供电的直流电力。 每当电子设备与电源转换器分离时，通过自动将功率转换器电路放置在低功耗待机模式下，可以节省功率。 当电源转换器在待机模式下工作时，监视电路可以由电容器或其他能量存储元件供电。 如果监视电路检测到指示电子装置的附着的输出电压变化，或者如果存储元件需要补充，则监视电路可以将功率转换器电路置于主动操作模式。

公开(公告)号：EP2805227A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-26

申请号：EP13706788.0

申请日：2013-02-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SHARMA, Anup K. ,  KRUEGER, Scott P. ,  HOLLABAUGH, James M. ,  YEPEZ, Roberto G. ,  ADLER, Mitchell D. ,  TRIPATHI, Brijesh ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  TIKALSKY, Terry L.

IPC: G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/1431 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4013 ,  G06F13/4018 ,  G06T1/60 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: In an embodiment, a host computing device includes an internal display and also includes a connector to connect to an external display. A cable is provided to connect to the connector and to connect to the external display. The cable includes video processing capabilities. For example, the cable may include a memory configured to store a frame buffer. The frame buffer may store a frame of video data for further processing by the video processing device in the cable. The video processing device may manipulate the frame in a variety of ways, e.g. scaling, rotating, gamma correction, dither correction, etc.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，主机计算设备包括内部显示器，并且还包括连接到外部显示器的连接器。 提供电缆连接到连接器并连接到外部显示器。 电缆包括视频处理功能。 例如，电缆可以包括被配置为存储帧缓冲器的存储器。 帧缓冲器可以存储视频数据的帧，以便视频处理设备在电缆中进一步处理。 视频处理设备可以以各种方式操纵帧，例如， 缩放，旋转，伽马校正，抖动校正等