公开(公告)号：WO2012121889A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/026197

申请日：2012-02-22

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DYBENKO, Jesse, T. ,  TAN, Cheng, P. ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  DUKE, Connor, Raymond ,  LIANG, Frank, F. ,  PHAN, Con, D. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  HENDREN, Keith, J.

Inventor： DYBENKO, Jesse, T. ,  TAN, Cheng, P. ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  DUKE, Connor, Raymond ,  LIANG, Frank, F. ,  PHAN, Con, D. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  HENDREN, Keith, J.

IPC: F04D29/30 ,  F04D29/051 ,  F04D25/06 ,  H02K5/167 ,  F16C17/10 ,  G06F1/20

CPC classification number: F04D29/30 ,  F04D25/062 ,  F04D29/0513 ,  F04D29/281 ,  F16C17/107 ,  G06F1/203 ,  Y10T29/49245

Abstract: A fan assembly for a computing device is disclosed. The device can include an impeller having a number of blades and a motor for turning the blades. The motor can turn the blades via a magnetic interaction between the impeller and the motor. A thrust bearing can be used to control a position of the impeller relative to the motor. In particular, the impeller can be configured to rotate around an axis and the thrust bearing can be used to control movement of the impeller in a direction aligned with the axis. In one embodiment, the impeller can be configured to generate aerodynamic forces, such as lift, and the parameters associated with the thrust bearing can be selected to counteract the aerodynamic forces so that the impeller remains within a desired positional range relative to the motor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于计算设备的风扇组件。 该装置可以包括具有多个叶片的叶轮和用于转动叶片的马达。 电机可以通过叶轮和电机之间的磁性相互作用来转动叶片。 推力轴承可用于控制叶轮相对于马达的位置。 特别地，叶轮可以构造成围绕轴线旋转，并且推力轴承可用于控制叶轮在与轴线对准的方向上的运动。 在一个实施例中，叶轮可以被配置成产生空气动力，例如提升，并且可以选择与止推轴承相关联的参数以抵消空气动力，使得叶轮保持在相对于马达的所需位置范围内。

公开(公告)号：WO2010039383A2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/055591

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris, A. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  ANDRE, Bartley, K. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, P.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris, A. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  ANDRE, Bartley, K. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, P.

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01H25/041

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括能够检测靠近物体的可移动触敏轨迹板，以产生跟踪控制信号。 输入装置还包括移动指示器，其能够检测可移动轨迹板的移动，以便产生一个或多个其他控制信号（例如，按钮信号）。 控制信号可用于在可操作地耦合到输入设备的电子设备中执行动作。

公开(公告)号：WO2014025534A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：PCT/US2013/051683

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  CHEN, Chieh-wei ,  MATHEW, Dinesh, C. ,  DRZAIC, Paul, S. ,  KIM, Sang, Ha ,  GRESPAN, Silvio ,  ZHONG, John, Z. ,  GUILLOU, Jean-pierre ,  SUNG, Kuo-Hua ,  PARK, Young, Bae ,  GUPTA, Vasudha

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H01L51/00 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  H05K1/18

CPC classification number: H01L27/326 ,  G02F1/133305 ,  G02F2001/133388 ,  H01L27/3297 ,  H01L51/0097 ,  H01L2251/5338 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/09036 ,  H05K2201/0979 ,  H05K2201/10128 ,  Y02E10/549

Abstract: An electronic device 10 may be provided with an organic light- emitting diode display 14 with minimized border regions IA. The border regions IA may be minimized by providing the display with bent edge portions 56 having neutral plane adjustment features 58 that facilitate bending of the bent edge portions while minimizing damage to the bent edge portions. The neutral plane adjustment features may include a modified backfilm layer 52 of the display in which portions of the backfilm layer are removed in a bend region. A display device may include a substrate, a display panel on the substrate having display pixels, and peripheral circuitry proximate the display panel and configured to drive the display pixels. A portion of the periphery of the substrate may be bent substantially orthogonal to the display panel to reduce an apparent surface area of the display device. The bent portion may include an electrode for communication with the peripheral circuitry.

Abstract translation: 电子设备10可以设置有具有最小边界区域IA的有机发光二极管显示器14。 通过为显示器提供具有中立平面调整特征58的弯曲边缘部分56，边界区域1A可以被最小化，该边缘部分有助于弯曲边缘部分的弯曲，同时最小化对弯曲边缘部分的损伤。 中性平面调整特征可以包括显示器的改进的背膜层52，其中背膜层的部分在弯曲区域中被去除。 显示装置可以包括基板，具有显示像素的基板上的显示面板，以及靠近显示面板并被配置为驱动显示像素的外围电路。 基板的周边的一部分可以基本上垂直于显示面板弯曲，以减少显示装置的表观表面积。 弯曲部分可以包括用于与外围电路通信的电极。

公开(公告)号：WO2011071837A2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：PCT/US2010/059145

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  BERSTEIN, Jeffrey, Traer ,  CIEPLINKSI, Avi ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  KERR, Duncan ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  PUSKARICH, Paul ,  COELHO, Marcelo, H. ,  PANCE, Aleksandar

Inventor： BERSTEIN, Jeffrey, Traer ,  CIEPLINKSI, Avi ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  KERR, Duncan ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  PUSKARICH, Paul ,  COELHO, Marcelo, H. ,  PANCE, Aleksandar

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63B2022/0092 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G09G5/006

Abstract: Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以使用具有触摸传感器阵列的触摸板，力传感器和用于提供触觉反馈的致动器。 触摸板可以安装在计算机外壳中。 触摸板可以具有矩形平面触摸板构件，其具有覆盖有墨的玻璃层并且包含电容式触摸传感器阵列。 力传感器可以安装在矩形平面触摸板构件的四个角的每一个下方。 力传感器可以用于测量用户对平面触摸板构件的表面施加多少的力。 处理的力传感器信号可以指示按钮活动的存在，例如按压和释放事件。 响应于检测到的按钮活动或设备中的其他活动，可以产生致动器驱动信号以控制致动器。 用户可以提供设置来调整信号处理和触觉反馈参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047379A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/047796

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  MURPHY, Sean, R. ,  RAFF, John ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, Phillip ,  COISH, Robert, L. ,  YEH, David, J. ,  KIM, Eugene ,  BROCK, John, M. ,  ABRAHAM, Euan

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  MURPHY, Sean, R. ,  RAFF, John ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, Phillip ,  COISH, Robert, L. ,  YEH, David, J. ,  KIM, Eugene ,  BROCK, John, M. ,  ABRAHAM, Euan

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in said base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式计算设备至少包括轻质材料的基部，其至少包括形成在其界面边缘处的槽形的楔形顶壳。 槽包括具有第一接触表面和接收区域的凸起部分，以及联接到顶部壳体的底部壳体，以形成用于至少一部分便携式计算设备的完整外壳，用于封闭至少多个操作部件， 多个结构部件。 便携式计算装置还包括至少一个通过铰链组件枢转地连接到基部的盖部分。 在所描述的实施例中，盖部分具有通过电连接基部与盖部分的多个电导体在所述基部中的多个部件中的一个或多个部件连通的显示器。

公开(公告)号：WO2011056380A2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2010/052738

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh, C. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  YIN, Victor, H. ,  POSNER, Bryan, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  AUGENBERGS, Peteris, K. ,  GARELLI, Adam, T.

Inventor： MATHEW, Dinesh, C. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  YIN, Victor, H. ,  POSNER, Bryan, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  AUGENBERGS, Peteris, K. ,  GARELLI, Adam, T.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G02B6/0011 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0033 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device such as a portable computer may have a housing with a rectangular recess in which layers of display structures such as a light guide panel layer and other light guide structures are directly mounted without intervening chassis members. Mating alignment features in the housing and display structures may be used to align the display structures relative to the housing. A display may be formed from glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor glass layer. Backlight for the display may be generated by an array of light-emitting diodes. The light guide panel may direct light from the light-emitting diodes through the glass layers. A clamp may be used to hold the light-emitting diodes and light guide structures in place in the recess. An undercut in the housing may also hold the light guide structures in place.

Abstract translation: 诸如便携式计算机的电子设备可以具有矩形凹部的壳体，其中直接安装诸如导光板层和其它导光结构的显示结构层，而没有中间的底座构件。 可以使用壳体和显示结构中的配合对准特征来相对于壳体对准显示结构。 显示器可以由玻璃层形成，例如滤色器玻璃层和薄膜晶体管玻璃层。 用于显示器的背光可以由一组发光二极管产生。 导光板可以将来自发光二极管的光引导通过玻璃层。 可以使用夹具将发光二极管和导光结构保持在凹部中的适当位置。 壳体中的底切也可以将光导结构保持在适当位置。

公开(公告)号：EP2329343B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-05

申请号：EP09792130.8

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris, A. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  ANDRE, Bartley, K. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, P.

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01H25/041

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

公开(公告)号：EP2329343A2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-08

申请号：EP09792130.8

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris, A. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  ANDRE, Bartley, K. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, P.

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01H25/041

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括能够检测靠近物体的可移动的触敏轨迹板，以产生跟踪控制信号。 输入装置还包括能够检测可移动轨迹板的移动以便产生一个或多个其它控制信号（例如，按钮信号）的移动指示器。 控制信号可用于在可操作地耦合到输入设备的电子设备中执行动作。

公开(公告)号：WO2017053169A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：PCT/US2016/051953

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F13/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes an electronic accessory device available to extend and expand usefulness of a portable computing device.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了用于为具有薄轮廓的便携式计算设备提供内部组件的系统和方法的各种实施例。 更具体地，本申请描述了可用于扩展和扩展便携式计算设备的有用性的电子附件设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184346A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/042000

申请日：2013-05-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： LIGTENBERG, Christiaan, A. ,  MURPHY, Robert, S. ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron, A. ,  KIM, Eugene ,  ARNOLD, Peter, M. ,  HWANG, Jim

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H01M2/1027 ,  H01M2/1033 ,  H01M2/204 ,  H01M2010/4271

Abstract: A power supply for use in a portable electronic device is described. This power supply includes a battery-management circuit board and battery cells. The battery cells include subsets of battery cells in which at least some of the battery cells have different capacities. For example, at least some of the battery cells in the subsets may have different geometric sizes. Furthermore, the battery cells in each of the subsets are electrically coupled to the battery-management circuit board so that each of the subsets has a common total capacity.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于便携式电子设备的电源。 该电源包括电池管理电路板和电池单元。 电池单元包括其中至少一些电池单元具有不同容量的电池单元的子集。 例如，子集中的至少一些电池单元可具有不同的几何尺寸。 此外，每个子集中的电池单元电耦合到电池管理电路板，使得每个子集具有共同的总容量。