公开(公告)号：WO2012087800A2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2011/065421

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MAHOWALD, Peter H. ,  MOLLER, Ronald J. ,  HANKEY, M. Evans ,  ANDRE, Bart K. ,  DIONELLO, Rafael

Inventor： MAHOWALD, Peter H. ,  MOLLER, Ronald J. ,  HANKEY, M. Evans ,  ANDRE, Bart K. ,  DIONELLO, Rafael

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  F21V7/048 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2221/0702

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus to provide improved visibility to user input devices, such as keys, are disclosed. In low light conditions, key legends can be difficult to distinguish. For example, often keys have legends on them to visually distinguish them from one another, but in low light conditions it can be difficult for users to visually identify the different keys. The legends can be textual and/or graphic. Hence, according to one embodiment, light from a nearby (e.g., attached) display device can be used to provide illumination to the user input devices (e.g., keys). The user input devices can be configured to include reflective optical components to enhance reflection of light and thereby improve visibility of the keys or the legends thereon.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供对用户输入设备（诸如键）的可见性的技术和设备。 在低光条件下，关键传说可能难以区分。 例如，通常按键有它们的图例，可视地将它们彼此区分开来，但是在低光条件下，用户可能难以直观地识别不同的键。 传说可以是文字和/或图形。 因此，根据一个实施例，来自附近（例如附接的）显示设备的光可以用于向用户输入设备（例如，键）提供照明。 用户输入设备可以被配置为包括反射光学部件以增强光的反射，从而提高键或其上的图例的可视性。

公开(公告)号：WO2016081072A2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2015/053026

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： KWAN, Hilbert T. ,  BUJTOR, Howard E. ,  JAYANATHAN, Stephen V. ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R. ,  BRUNI, Christopher ,  SHI, Ming Kun ,  TIAN, Qi ,  ZHANG, Jing ,  METTLER, Jason O. ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  WU, Hsinhan ,  SPRIGGS, Katherine J. ,  CORBET, Lindsay D. ,  TAN, You Fu ,  GUTERMAN, Jerzy S. ,  SWEET, Edward T. ,  CROSBY, Justin D. ,  BOOTHE, Daniel K. ,  MILLER, Ari P. ,  CAMPOS, Fabio T. ,  REID, Nicholas I. ,  BLUM, Matthew W. ,  ANDRE, Bart K. ,  LIN, Wey-Jiun ,  POSNER, Bryan W. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  SILVANTO, Mikael M. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  LEONG, Craig C. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  LA, Thai Quoc

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/1656

Abstract: A portable electronic device having several features is disclosed. The device can include a retention member that retains flexible circuits extending from a top portion to a bottom portion of the device, thereby allowing some components to be moved from a top portion of the device to a bottom portion. The device may include a cover plate can be secured with a display in the top portion to cover the retention member and other internal components. The device can include an omni-directional port designed to receive a connector different orientations and provide power to the device. The device can include a flexible keyboard having butterfly keycaps. The device can include an array of openings for an audio driver, with some of the array including through holes and blind holes. The device can also include a touch pad having a force feedback sensor and a haptic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有若干特征的便携式电子设备。 该装置可以包括保持构件，该保持构件保持从装置的顶部延伸到底部的柔性电路，从而允许一些组件从装置的顶部移动到底部。 该装置可以包括可以用顶部中的显示器固定盖板以覆盖保持构件和其他内部部件。 该设备可以包括一个全向端口，用于接收不同方向的连接器并为设备供电。 该设备可以包括具有蝴蝶键帽的柔性键盘。 该设备可以包括用于音频驱动器的开口阵列，其中一些阵列包括通孔和盲孔。 该设备还可以包括具有力反馈传感器和触觉设备的触摸板。

公开(公告)号：EP3734412A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-04

申请号：EP20159275.5

申请日：2020-02-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  LECLERC, Michael ,  MCBROOM, Danny L ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R. ,  MCBROOM, Michael D. ,  ANDRE, Bart K. ,  PASEMAN, Sabrina K.

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume. The electronic device can also include a component within the internal volume that divides the internal volume into a first volume and a second volume. The first volume and second volume can be fluidically isolated except at an aperture defined by the component. An air-moving system can produce a positive air pressure in the first volume and a negative air pressure in the second volume.

公开(公告)号：EP2656180A2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-30

申请号：EP11839000.4

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： MAHOWALD, Peter H. ,  MOLLER, Ronald J. ,  HANKEY, M. Evans ,  ANDRE, Bart K. ,  DIONELLO, Rafael

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  F21V7/048 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2221/0702

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus to provide improved visibility to user input devices, such as keys, are disclosed. In low light conditions, key legends can be difficult to distinguish. For example, often keys have legends on them to visually distinguish them from one another, but in low light conditions it can be difficult for users to visually identify the different keys. The legends can be textual and/or graphic. Hence, according to one embodiment, light from a nearby (e.g., attached) display device can be used to provide illumination to the user input devices (e.g., keys). The user input devices can be configured to include reflective optical components to enhance reflection of light and thereby improve visibility of the keys or the legends thereon.