公开(公告)号：AU2016213921A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：AU2016213921

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： ELY COLIN M ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  GOWREESUNKER BABOO V ,  HOLENARSIPUR PRASHANTH S ,  ISIKMAN SERHAN O ,  SHEDLETSKY ANNA-KATRINA

IPC: G04R20/04

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic device having a proximity sensor for determining whether an object, such as a user's finger, is in proximity to or in contact with an input mechanism of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：AU2013101644B4

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：AU2013101644

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： GRUNTHANER MARTIN PAUL ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  MULLENS CHRISTOPHER TENZIN ,  HOTELLING STEVEN PORTER ,  O'CONNOR SEAN ERIK

IPC: G06F3/044

Abstract: Combined force and proximity sensing is disclosed. One or more sensors can concurrently sense a force applied by an object on a device surface and a proximity of the object to the surface. In an example, a single sensor can sense both force and proximity via a resistance change and a capacitance change, respectively, at the sensor. In another example, multiple sensors can be used, where one sensor can sense force via either a resistance change or a capacitance change and another sensor can sense proximity via a capacitance change.

公开(公告)号：AU2012282773A8

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：AU2012282773

申请日：2012-07-10

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： GRUNTHANER MARTIN PAUL ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  MULLENS CHRISTOPHER TENZIN ,  HOTELLING STEVEN PORTER ,  O'CONNOR SEAN ERIK

IPC: G06F3/044

Abstract: Combined force and proximity sensing is disclosed. One or more sensors can concurrently sense a force applied by an object on a device surface and a proximity of the object to the surface. In an example, a single sensor can sense both force and proximity via a resistance change and a capacitance change, respectively, at the sensor. In another example, multiple sensors can be used, where one sensor can sense force via either a resistance change or a capacitance change and another sensor can sense proximity via a capacitance change.

公开(公告)号：MX2013008811A

公开(公告)日：2014-01-31

申请号：MX2013008811

申请日：2012-01-13

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： CORBIN SEAN S ,  LAUDER ANDREW ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: Se da a conocer un dispositivo tipo tableta con una cubierta flexible. Puede integrarse tecnología de pantallas flexibles delgadas en la cubierta flexible sin afectar el tamaño físico global de la cubierta o dispositivo tipo tableta. La adición de la pantalla integrada a la cubierta flexible mejora en gran medida la funcionalidad general del dispositivo tipo tableta.

公开(公告)号：AU2013101644A4

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：AU2013101644

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： GRUNTHANER MARTIN PAUL ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  MULLENS CHRISTOPHER TENZIN ,  HOTELLING STEVEN PORTER ,  O'CONNOR SEAN ERIK

IPC: G06F3/044

Abstract: Combined force and proximity sensing is disclosed. One or more sensors can concurrently sense a force applied by an object on a device surface and a proximity of the object to the surface. In an example, a single sensor can sense both force and proximity via a resistance change and a capacitance change, respectively, at the sensor. In another example, multiple sensors can be used, where one sensor can sense force via either a resistance change or a capacitance change and another sensor can sense proximity via a capacitance change.

公开(公告)号：AU2012250671A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：AU2012250671

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： WERNER CHRISTOPHER M ,  SANFORD EMERY A ,  LYNCH STEPHEN BRIAN ,  DABOV TEODOR ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：SG188295A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：SG2013013933

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： JOL ERIC S ,  LYNCH STEPHEN BRIAN ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  HOBSON PHILLIP M

Abstract: Heat sealing a connector assembly can be performed by providing connector assembly in component accessible state, overlaying sealing tape on electrical contacts and housing, sealing tape being impregnated with heat sensitive adhesive, the overlaying leaving the dimples exposed, and sealing the connector assembly by applying heat to heat sensitive sealing tape.

公开(公告)号：WO2015152921A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：PCT/US2014032805

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： PARIKH CHINTAN S ,  CURTIS ROBERT C ,  NAKAJIMA TAIDO L ,  ANDREWS JONATHAN J ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  G01C25/00

CPC classification number: G01C22/006 ,  G01C25/00

Abstract: An electronic pedometer device can be calibrated using other pedometer devices that the user happens to be wearing. For example, a first pedometer can be incorporated into a device wearable on a first portion of a user's body (e.g., the wrist) while a second pedometer is incorporated into a device wearable on another portion of the user's body (e.g., the waist). The pedometer devices can communicate with each other to initiate a calibration period, during which data regarding measured accelerations, step count and/or user location is gathered. After the calibration period, one or both of the devices can use the data to compute calibration parameters, such as a conversion factor for converting a step count to distance and/or other parameters for converting measured accelerations to distance traveled.

Abstract translation: 电子计步器设备可以使用用户正好穿着的其他计步器设备进行校准。 例如，第一计步器可以结合到可佩戴在用户身体的第一部分（例如手腕）上的装置中，而第二计步器结合到佩戴在用户身体的另一部分（例如腰部）上的装置中， 。 计步器设备可以相互通信以启动校准周期，在校准周期期间收集关于测量的加速度，步数和/或用户位置的数据。 在校准周期之后，设备中的一个或两个可以使用该数据来计算校准参数，诸如用于将步数转换为距离的转换因子和/或用于将测量的加速度转换为行进距离的其他参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2009012183A3

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2008069890

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  ZADESKY STEPHEN P

Inventor： ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  ZADESKY STEPHEN P

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/955

CPC classification number: H03K17/9625 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/94026 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/96054

Abstract: A resistive force sensor with capacitive discrimination is disclosed. According to an example of the disclosure, a sensor is directed to detect resistance and capacitance in an alternating fashion, the resistance indicating a force being applied to an input area of a device, and the capacitance indicating a proximity of a body part to the input area of the device, and the detected resistance and capacitance are utilized to determine whether the body part has pressed the input area of the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有电容性判别的阻力传感器。 根据本公开的示例，传感器被指示以交替的方式检测电阻和电容，电阻指示施加到装置的输入区域的力，并且电容指示身体部位与输入的接近度 装置的区域以及检测到的电阻和电容被用于确定身体部位是否已经按压装置的输入区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2013049729A3

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2012058131

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： RAPPOPORT BENJAMIN M ,  ROTHKOPF FLETCHER R ,  TERNUS JOHN P ,  DRZAIC PAUL S ,  SCOTT ANDREW MYERS ,  LYNCH STEPHEN BRIAN

IPC: G06G3/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3225 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/30 ,  G09G2300/0408 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0465 ,  G09G2310/0232 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0686 ,  H01L27/3216 ,  H01L27/3218 ,  H01L27/326 ,  H01L51/524 ,  H01L51/5262

Abstract: A system and methods to extending the overall display area for a device. At or near the borders of a device, pixel pitch between adjacent pixels may be increased such that overall pixel placement may be provided closer to a border of a display of a device. In one embodiment, pixel drive circuitry may be located in the spacing between adjacent pixels. Additionally, various optical systems and techniques may be utilized to provide an appearance of a lack of a border around the display such as decreasing the size of border pixels, overdriving the border pixels, or utilizing a light pipe on a surface above the border pixels.

Abstract translation: 扩展设备整体显示区域的系统和方法。 在装置的边界处或附近，可以增加相邻像素之间的像素间距，使得总体像素布置可以被提供得更靠近装置的显示器的边界。 在一个实施例中，像素驱动电路可以位于相邻像素之间的间隔中。 此外，可以利用各种光学系统和技术来提供在显示器周围缺少边框的外观，例如减小边框像素的尺寸，过度驱动边框像素，或者利用边界像素上方的表面上的光管。