Abstract:
The embodiments described herein relate to forming anodized films that have a white appearance. In some embodiments, an anodized film having pores with light diffusing pore walls created by varying the current density during an anodizing process is described. In some embodiments, an anodized film having light diffusing micro-cracks created by a laser cracking procedure is described. In some embodiments, a sputtered layer of light diffusing aluminum is provided below an anodized film. In some embodiments, light diffusing particles are infused within openings of an anodized layer.
Abstract:
Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery. The devices may include a nanocrystalline foil. The devices may include a wireless charging coil seated on the nanocrystalline foil. The devices may also include an integrated circuit configured to operate the wireless charging coil in a wireless charging transmission mode.
Abstract:
The embodiments described herein relate to anodic films and methods for forming anodic films. The methods described can be used to form anodic films that have a white appearance. Methods involve positioning reflective particles on or within a substrate prior to or during an anodizing process. The reflective particles are positioned within the metal oxide of the resultant anodic film but substantially outside the pores of the anodic film. The reflective particles scatter incident light giving the resultant anodic film a white appearance.
Abstract:
This application relates to a method for forming an enclosure for a portable electronic device. The enclosure includes a metal substrate having a first b* value. The method includes forming an anodized layer that overlays and is formed from the metal substrate, wherein the anodized layer has a second b* value that is no greater than 0.3 of the first b* value and no less than 0.3 less than the first *b value.
Abstract:
A component for an electronic device can include a metal alloy formed by a metal injection molding process. The metal alloy can have a composition of about 32 wt% to about 38 wt% cobalt and about 62 wt% to about 68 wt% iron.
Abstract:
This application relates to a method for forming an enclosure for a portable electronic device. The enclosure includes a metal substrate having a first b* value. The method includes forming an anodized layer that overlays and is formed from the metal substrate, wherein the anodized layer has a second b* value that is no greater than 0.3 of the first b* value and no less than 0.3 less than the first *b value.
Abstract:
An enclosure for a portable electronic device, the enclosure comprising: an anodized layer that overlays and is formed from a substrate comprising titanium, the anodized layer having a thickness less than 10 nanometers, a b* value that is between 3 and 9, and an L* value that is above 60.
Abstract:
An enclosure for a portable electronic device, the enclosure comprising: an anodized layer that overlays and is formed from a substrate comprising titanium, the anodized layer having a thickness less than 10 nanometers, a b* value that is between 3 and 9, and an L* value that is above 60.
Abstract:
There is provided an electronic device comprising: a housing sidewall defining an opening; a display component disposed in the opening and defining a gap between the housing and the display component; a cavity defined by the housing sidewall and the display component, the cavity in fluid communication with an external environment through the gap; and an epoxy at least partially defining the cavity and in direct contact with the housing sidewall.
Abstract:
The embodiments described herein relate to anodic films and methods for forming anodic films. The methods described can be used to form anodic films that have a white appearance. Methods involve positioning reflective particles on or within a substrate prior to or during an anodizing process. The reflective particles are positioned within the metal oxide of the resultant anodic film but substantially outside the pores of the anodic film. The reflective particles scatter incident light giving the resultant anodic film a white appearance.