公开(公告)号：WO2015048734A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/058294

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BOSSCHER, Nathan P. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  MINOO, Jahan C.

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/703

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  H01F2038/143 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6616 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/7031 ,  H01R25/006 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R2201/16 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/0081 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

Abstract translation: 具有用于电子设备和附件的磁保持的可堆叠连接器接口可以允许电力和数据在一个或多个堆叠连接器之间传输。 每个互连的可堆叠连接器可以包括一个或多个磁性元件，这些磁性元件可以具有布置成便于与其它可堆叠连接器配合的极点。 磁性元件还可以提供保持配合的连接器彼此接触的磁力保持力。 连接器还可以包括用于确定连接器是否与其他连接器配合的连接检测电路，从而允许连接器防止活触头暴露在连接器的未配合表面处。 除了连接检测电路之外，还可以包括路由电路以确定如何在互连的可堆叠连接器和/或相应设备之间传送信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2017213796A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/032433

申请日：2017-05-12

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BACON, Roderick D. ,  BAGE JAYARAJ, Nagendra ,  DICARLO, Derek J. ,  HO, Chi Kin ,  LI, Xingqun ,  MINOO, Jahan C. ,  MUSUNURI, Surya ,  NG, Tony Chi Wang ,  RIBAS, Carlos ,  TAM, Ching Yu John ,  THOMPSON, Evan J. ,  WAGMAN, Daniel C. ,  ZHAO, Di ,  ZUPKE, Robert D.

IPC: G06F13/40 ,  H04L12/40

CPC classification number: H02H9/04 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/713 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40045 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: A voltage of a first pin that is one of several pins of an external connector of a system is measured, while the first pin is un-driven except for being pulled to ground through a first resistance, and a second pin of the external connector is being used as a power supply rail of the system. The measured voltage is compared to a short circuit threshold and in response to that threshold being exceeded, the power supply voltage on the second pin is reduced. In such an embodiment, no test stimulus needs to be applied to any of the pins of the external connector. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 测量作为系统的外部连接器的多个引脚之一的第一引脚的电压，而除了通过第一电阻被拉到地之外，第一引脚是未驱动的，并且 外部连接器的第二引脚被用作系统的电源导轨。 将测量的电压与短路阈值进行比较，并且响应于超过该阈值，第二引脚上的电源电压降低。 在这样的实施例中，不需要将测试刺激施加到外部连接器的任何引脚。 其他实施例也被描述和要求保护。

公开(公告)号：WO2016022599A2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：PCT/US2015/043670

申请日：2015-08-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： RICH, Zachary C. ,  NAITO, Daniel ,  KALINICHEV, Kirill ,  MINOO, Jahan C. ,  MCPEAK, James L. ,  BRINSFIELD, Jason

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H02J7/0045 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0004 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J7/0036 ,  H02J2007/0001 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H02J2007/0098 ,  H04B1/3883 ,  H04L12/10 ,  H04M1/72527

Abstract: Simplified interfaces for charging and communication between accessories and docking stations. One example may provide an interface for charging and communication between an accessory and docking station where data and a charging voltage are provided over the same pins. An accessory may determine that it is in a powered docking station by receiving a charging voltage. The accessory may determine that it is in an unpowered docking station by providing a voltage to the unpowered docking station, where the unpowered docking station uses the voltage to power an oscillator. The oscillator signal may be received by the accessory, which may use the presence of the signal to determine that it is in an unpowered docking station.

Abstract translation: 简化接口，用于充电和附件与扩展坞之间的通信。 一个示例可以提供用于在附件和坞站之间进行充电和通信的接口，其中在相同的引脚上提供数据和充电电压。 附件可以通过接收充电电压来确定其处于电源对接站。 附件可以通过向未供电的对接站提供电压来确定其处于无动力对接站，其中无电对准站使用电压为振荡器供电。 振荡器信号可以被附件接收，附件可以使用信号的存在来确定它处于未供电的坞站中。

公开(公告)号：WO2014189636A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2014/034690

申请日：2014-04-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： ZUPKE, Robert D. ,  NG, Tony Chi Wang ,  MINOO, Jahan C.

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: H04L13/16 ,  G06F13/4295 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for transmitting data from a sensor to a host. During operation, the system periodically samples data at the sensor with reference to a sensor clock. Next, the system uses the sensor clock to transmit the data from the sensor to the host, wherein the host operates with reference to a host clock, which is different than the sensor clock. During the transmission process, the system embeds a clock in the data, wherein the embedded clock can be extracted at the host and used to receive the transmitted data. In some embodiments, transmitting the data involves using voltage-mode signaling. In other embodiments, transmitting the data involves using current-mode signaling.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及用于将数据从传感器传送到主机的系统。 在运行期间，系统周期性地参考传感器时钟在传感器处采集数据。 接下来，系统使用传感器时钟将数据从传感器传送到主机，其中主机参考不同于传感器时钟的主机时钟进行操作。 在传输过程中，系统在数据中嵌入时钟，其中可以在主机处提取嵌入式时钟并用于接收所发送的数据。 在一些实施例中，传输数据涉及使用电压模式信令。 在其他实施例中，发送数据涉及使用当前模式信令。

公开(公告)号：EP3089279B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-12

申请号：EP16167290.2

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： BOSSCHER, Nathan P. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  MINOO, Jahan C.

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01F38/14

公开(公告)号：EP3053224A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-10

申请号：EP14782072.4

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： BOSSCHER, Nathan P. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  MINOO, Jahan C.

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/703

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  H01F2038/143 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6616 ,  H01R13/6633 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/7031 ,  H01R25/006 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R2201/16 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/0081 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

Abstract translation: 具有用于电子设备和附件的磁保持的可堆叠连接器接口可以允许电力和数据在一个或多个堆叠的连接器之间传输。 每个互连的可堆叠连接器可以包括一个或多个磁性元件，这些磁性元件可以具有布置成便于与其它可堆叠连接器配合的极点。 磁性元件还可以提供保持配合的连接器彼此接触的磁力保持力。 连接器还可以包括用于确定连接器是否与其他连接器配合的连接检测电路，从而允许连接器防止活触头暴露在连接器的未配合表面处。 除了连接检测电路之外，还可以包括路由电路以确定如何在互连的可堆叠连接器和/或相应设备之间传送信号。

公开(公告)号：EP3121830A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-25

申请号：EP16184584.7

申请日：2010-06-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： MINOO, Jahan C. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  DI LEO, Claudio

IPC: H01H13/7057 ,  H01H9/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/7057 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2203/056 ,  H01H2221/074 ,  H01H2233/096 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H01H2239/048 ,  H04R1/1041

Abstract: Accessories such as headsets for electronic devices are provided. A headset may be provided with a button controller assembly that has user-actuated buttons and a microphone. The microphone may be formed by mounting a microphone transducer on a printed circuit board. A housing may be mounted over the transducer to form a sealed cavity for the transducer. Circuitry may be mounted on portions of the printed circuit board that extend beyond the edges of the microphone housing. The button controller assembly may have dome switches. The dome switches may have a housing that encloses dome switch components and that forms a structural internal part for the button controller. The dome switch housing structure may have tabs or other engagement features that mate with corresponding engagement features in a button member. The button member may be pressed by a user to actuate a desired dome switch.

Abstract translation: 还提供了诸如电子设备耳机等配件。 耳机可以设置有具有用户致动按钮和麦克风的按钮控制器组件。 麦克风可以通过将麦克风换能器安装在印刷电路板上而形成。 壳体可以安装在换能器上方以形成用于换能器的密封腔。 电路可以安装在印刷电路板的延伸超过麦克风外壳边缘的部分上。 按钮控制器组件可以具有圆顶开关。 圆顶开关可以具有围绕圆顶开关部件并且形成按钮控制器的结构内部部件的壳体。 圆顶开关壳体结构可以具有与按钮构件中的相应接合特征相配合的突片或其它接合特征。 按钮构件可以由用户按压以致动所需的圆顶开关。

公开(公告)号：EP3089279A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-02

申请号：EP16167290.2

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： BOSSCHER, Nathan P. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  MINOO, Jahan C.

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01F38/14

Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

Abstract translation: 具有用于电子设备和附件的磁保持的可堆叠连接器接口可以允许电力和数据在一个或多个堆叠的连接器之间传输。 每个互连的可堆叠连接器可以包括一个或多个磁性元件，这些磁性元件可以具有布置成便于与其它可堆叠连接器配合的极点。 磁性元件还可以提供保持配合的连接器彼此接触的磁力保持力。 连接器还可以包括用于确定连接器是否与其他连接器配合的连接检测电路，从而允许连接器防止活触头暴露在连接器的未配合表面处。 除了连接检测电路之外，还可以包括路由电路以确定如何在互连的可堆叠连接器和/或相应设备之间传送信号。