公开(公告)号：US20170086743A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14867311

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Andrzej T. Baranski ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Steven J. Banaska ,  Todd K. Whitehurst ,  Ming L. Sartee

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/6843 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/4872 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a body, a housing component, a band operable to attach the body to a body part of a user, and a force sensor coupled to the housing component. The force sensor is operable to produce a force signal based on a force exerted between the body part of the user and the housing component. A processing unit of the wearable electronic device receives the force signal from the force sensor and determines the force exerted on the housing component based thereon. The processing unit may use that force to determine a tightness of the band, determine health information for the user, adjust determined force exerted on a cover glass, and/or to perform various other actions.

公开(公告)号：US20160366765A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14843000

申请日：2015-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul A. Martinez ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Jason C. Sauers

IPC: H05K1/18 ,  H05K7/02 ,  H05K1/14

CPC classification number: H05K1/0295 ,  H05K3/301 ,  H05K3/3436 ,  H05K3/3442 ,  H05K2201/094 ,  H05K2201/09954 ,  H05K2201/1031 ,  H05K2201/10515 ,  H05K2201/10636 ,  H05K2201/10962 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  Y02P70/611 ,  Y02P70/613

Abstract: An electronic device may include surface mount technology components mounted to a printed circuit board. The surface mount technology components may include electrical components such as resistors, inductors, and capacitors. In order to reduce the size of the electronic device, surface mount technology components may be stacked. A surface mount technology component may be mounted to metal members that electrically connect the surface mount technology component to contact pads on a printed circuit board. A surface mount technology component may be provided with integral standoff portions, and a second surface mount technology component may be mounted to the integral standoff portions. A single surface mount technology component may be used to implement different circuits depending on which face of the surface mount technology component is mounted to the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括安装到印刷电路板的表面贴装技术部件。 表面贴装技术部件可以包括诸如电阻器，电感器和电容器的电气部件。 为了减小电子设备的尺寸，可以堆叠表面贴装技术部件。 表面贴装技术部件可以安装到将表面贴装技术部件电连接到印刷电路板上的接触焊盘的金属部件上。 表面贴装技术部件可以设置有一体的支座部分，并且第二表面安装技术部件可以安装到整体支座部分。 可以使用单个表面贴装技术部件来实现不同的电路，这取决于表面贴装技术部件的哪个面安装到印刷电路板上。

公开(公告)号：US20160274408A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14732583

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Samuel Bruce Weiss ,  Benjamin J. Kallman

IPC: G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  H01B7/00 ,  H05K9/00 ,  G01D5/12

CPC classification number: G02F1/133377 ,  G01D5/12 ,  G02F1/133305 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/1336 ,  G02F1/13452 ,  G02F1/13731 ,  G02F2001/133624 ,  H01B7/0027 ,  H05K9/0071

Abstract: Transparent structures containing a transparent electrically conductive fluid are used for aesthetically appealing designs and/or improved fatigue performance. Some structures have multiple isolated conductors while others have a single conductive area that may be used as a transparent antenna or a transparent EMI shield. Other embodiments employ fluids that change crystalline structure under an applied voltage such that a structure can change color and/or display a message.

Abstract translation: 含有透明导电流体的透明结构被用于美学吸引设计和/或改善的疲劳性能。 一些结构具有多个隔离导体，而其它结构具有可用作透明天线或透明EMI屏蔽的单个导电区域。 其它实施例采用在施加的电压下改变晶体结构的流体，使得结构可以改变颜色和/或显示消息。

公开(公告)号：US20160255944A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14691217

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrzej T. Baranski ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  David I. Nazzaro

IPC: A45F5/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/2071 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A61B5/681

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting the fit of a wearable electronic device are disclosed. In many embodiments, a tensioner associated with a wearable electronic device can control one or more actuators that are mechanically coupled to either the housing or to a band attached to the wearable electronic device. In one example, in response to a signal to increase the tightness of the band, the tensioner can cause the actuator(s) to increase the tension within the band.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于动态调节可穿戴式电子设备的配合的系统和方法。 在许多实施例中，与可穿戴电子设备相关联的张紧器可以控制一个或多个机械耦合到壳体或连接到可穿戴电子设备的带的致动器。 在一个示例中，响应于增加带的紧密度的信号，张紧器可以使致动器增加带内的张力。

公开(公告)号：US09331422B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14299921

申请日：2014-06-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Ibuki Kamei

IPC: H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/46

CPC classification number: H01R13/5216 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/453 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R24/58

Abstract: An electronic device has a self-healing elastomer applied over one or more external electronic connectors. The self-healing elastomer may obscure the electronic connectors from the user as well as provide environmental protection for the connector and the electronic device. Electronic probes may temporarily penetrate the self-healing elastomer to mate with the electronic connector. After removal of the probes the self-healing elastomer may elastically reform and self-heal.

Abstract translation: 电子设备具有应用于一个或多个外部电子连接器上的自愈弹性体。 自愈弹性体可能使用户的电子连接器变得模糊，并且为连接器和电子设备提供环境保护。 电子探针可以临时穿透自愈弹性体以与电子连接器配合。 在去除探针之后，自愈弹性体可以弹性改造并自愈。

公开(公告)号：US20160091922A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14632924

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Javier Mendez

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J17/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H02J5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/163 ,  A61B5/681 ,  G04C10/00 ,  G04G19/10 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G21/025 ,  G04G21/04 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: An auxiliary electronic device attachable to a wearable electronic device. The auxiliary device includes a housing, electronic circuitry within the housing, and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the auxiliary electronic device to the wearable device while the device is being worn by a user. In some embodiments the electronic circuitry includes a power transmitting unit that can wirelessly transmit power to charge a rechargeable battery within the wearable electronic device. In some embodiments the attachment mechanism includes a pair of lugs that extend, from opposite ends of the housing, above the housing towards a center of the auxiliary device and are adapted to fit within corresponding recesses of the wearable electronic device.

Abstract translation: 辅助电子设备，可附接到可佩带的电子设备。 辅助装置包括壳体，壳体内的电子电路以及被配置成在使用者佩戴该装置的同时将辅助电子装置附接到可穿戴装置的附接机构。 在一些实施例中，电子电路包括能够无线地传输功率以对可穿戴电子设备内的可充电电池充电的电力发送单元。 在一些实施例中，附接机构包括一对突起，其从外壳的相对端延伸到壳体上方朝向辅助装置的中心，并且适于装配在可穿戴电子装置的相应凹部内。

公开(公告)号：US20250155981A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US19021653

申请日：2025-01-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  David M. Pelletier

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0362

Abstract: An electronic device is configured to provide haptic feedback to a user based on an input action associated with an input device. The electronic device includes a haptic engine operably connected to a processing device. The haptic engine includes an electromagnetic actuator that detects an input action associated with the input device. The electromagnetic actuator also produces a haptic output in response to the detection of the input action.

公开(公告)号：US12299339B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18073769

申请日：2022-12-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Erik G. de Jong

IPC: G08B21/02 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04S3/00 ,  H04S7/00

Abstract: Device localization (e.g., ultra-wideband device localization) may be used to provide coordinated outputs and/or receive coordinated inputs using multiple devices. Providing coordinated outputs may include providing partial outputs using multiple devices, modifying an output of a device based on its position and/or orientation relative to another device, and the like. In some cases, each device of a set of multiple devices may provide a partial output, which combines with partial outputs of the remaining devices to produce a coordinated output.

公开(公告)号：US20250030794A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18751934

申请日：2024-06-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Tyler S. Bushnell

IPC: H04M1/72454 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing damping analyses on a device are disclosed. The damping analyses may be used by a device in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether a device is being worn or held by a user. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine which user of multiple users is wearing a device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine the body composition of a user who is holding or wearing the device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine how much force a user is applying to a device via a touch input. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether and to what extent a sensor is in contact with a body of a user.

公开(公告)号：US12130672B1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17392029

申请日：2021-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Trevor J. Ness ,  James G. Horiuchi ,  Steven P. Cardinali

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F1/169 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H03K17/962

Abstract: A modular button assembly includes a button housing that may be disposed in an opening of an enclosure of an electronic device. The modular button assembly may include an input member that forms an exterior surface of the button housing and is configured to receive inputs, for example from a user of the electronic device. The modular button assembly may further include a sensor to detect the received inputs and transmit a signal to a processor of the electronic device. The modular button assembly may be configured such that disposing the button housing in the opening of the enclosure forms a seal that prevents contaminants from entering the button housing and the enclosure.