公开(公告)号：US20200333897A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16921705

申请日：2020-07-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Richard G. Huizar

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G09F13/08 ,  G09F13/06

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an electronic device having a hidden or concealable input region. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an enclosure having a wall that defines an input region having an array of microperforations. A light source may be positioned within a volume defined by the enclosure and configured to propagate light through the array of microperforations. A sensing element may be coupled with the wall and configured to detect input received within the input region. The array of microperforations are configured to be visually imperceptible when not illuminated by the light source. When illuminated by the light source, the array of microperforations may display a symbol.

公开(公告)号：US10591993B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US15416466

申请日：2017-01-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex J. Lehmann ,  Juan Pu ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01L41/09 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/02

Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures, devices, methods and systems for providing haptic output on an electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes an actuator configured to move in a first direction. The electronic device also includes a substrate coupled to the actuator. When the actuator moves in the first direction, the substrate or a portion of the substrate, by virtue of being coupled to the actuator, moves in a second direction. In some implementations, the movement of the substrate is perpendicular to the movement of the actuator.

公开(公告)号：US20190073079A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16102557

申请日：2018-08-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Qiliang Xu ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Ming Yu ,  Xianwei Zhao ,  Xiaonan Wen ,  Shan Wu ,  Xiaofan Niu

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045

Abstract: An electronic device includes an input device. The input device has an input/output module below or within a cover defining an input surface. The input/output module detects touch and/or force inputs on the input surface, and provides haptic feedback to the cover. In some instances, a haptic device is integrally formed with a wall or structural element of a housing or enclosure of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10199184B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-05

申请号：US15447070

申请日：2017-03-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Aidan N. Zimmerman ,  Chia Chi Wu

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/88 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: This application relates to illuminated dome switches and a dome switch assembly having a first contact carried by a switch base and a dome shaped structure coupled to and supported by the switch base, the dome shaped structure comprising a material that is flexible and capable of internally transmitting visible light. The switch assembly can include a second contact coupled to the dome shaped structure and arranged opposite the first contact, and a light source configured to emit visible light, the light source in optical communication with the dome shaped structure such that at least some of the visible light emitted by the light source passes into the material and is subsequently emitted by the material in a generally uniform manner.

公开(公告)号：US20180069550A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15260242

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex J. Lehmann ,  Kenneth M. Silz ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H01H13/78

CPC classification number: H03K17/975 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/94073 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a dome switch and methods related to the use thereto. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a key cap. The embodiment may further include a domed structure having upper and lower portions. The domed structure may be configured to deform in response to an input force received at the upper portion by the key cap. The embodiment may further include a collar affixed to the lower portion and extending toward the key cap. The collar may resist deformation of the domed surface.