公开(公告)号：WO2015038553A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2014/054854

申请日：2014-09-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  H01L23/10 ,  H01L23/562 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Various structures and methods are disclosed for packaging a biometric sensor, such as a capacitive biometric sensor. Embodiments incorporate various placements of the biometric sensor, structure surrounding a biometric sensor, connection structures (electrical, physical, or both), and techniques for enhanced sensor imaging, sensor retention, and guiding a user's finger to a proper location above a biometric sensor. For example, A biometric sensor assembly can include an aperture formed in a trim with a cap disposed in the aperture. A biometric sensor may be positioned below the cap and a switch positioned below the biometric sensor.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于包装诸如电容式生物测定传感器的生物测定传感器的各种结构和方法。 实施例包括生物测定传感器，围绕生物测量传感器的结构，连接结构（电气，物理或两者）的各种布置，以及用于增强传感器成像，传感器保持以及将用户手指引导到生物特征传感器上方适当位置的技术。 例如，A生物测定传感器组件可以包括形成在具有设置在孔中的帽的装饰件中的孔。 生物测定传感器可以位于帽下方，并且位于生物测定传感器下方的开关。

公开(公告)号：WO2016039803A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2015/015127

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： HILL, Matthew D. ,  KRASS, Derek C. ,  BUSTLE, Benjamin Shane ,  BROWNING, Lucy Elizabeth ,  WITTENBERG, Michael Benjamin ,  SMITH, James B. ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H04M1/185 ,  H04M1/0283

Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成外壳的外壳和方法。 外壳可以由诸如铝的金属形成，并且还包括允许透射和接收电磁波的非金属部分。 非金属部分可以互锁到外壳，特别是与外壳内的区域相连，包括与非金属部分相比具有相对高的强度和刚度的第一材料。 联锁装置可以包括形成燕尾切口进入外壳以接纳非金属部分，钻入包围内部的孔或空腔，其包括内螺纹，以及插入第一材料中的杆以向非金属部分提供张力。 还公开了使用阳极氧化组装内部部件的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048660A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/048948

申请日：2017-08-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： CATER, Tyler B. ,  POPE, Benjamin J. ,  MYERS, Scott A. ,  BUSTLE, Benjamin Shane ,  YANG, Tseng-Mau ,  BRINKMAN, Adam J.

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: An electronic device having multiple housing components interlocked together by a molded material is disclosed. In order to provide interlocking surfaces for the molded material, the housing components can include various geometries designed to receive and retain the molded material such that the housing components are secured with one another. For example, a first housing part can undergo several material removal operations to form multiple ribs, each with through holes. When the molded material extends along the ribs and into the through holes, the molded material cures and interlocks with the first housing part. A second housing part can include several stepped indentions that receive the molded material. Also, a third housing part can include a dovetail indention to receive the molded material such that the first and second housing parts interlock with the third housing part. The indentions can provide retention in three dimensions to protect against decoupling.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有由模制材料互锁在一起的多个壳体部件的电子设备。 为了为模制材料提供互锁表面，壳体部件可以包括各种几何形状，这些几何形状被设计成容纳和保持模制材料，使得壳体部件彼此固定。 例如，第一壳体部分可以经历多次材料去除操作以形成多个肋，每个肋具有通孔。 当模制材料沿着肋条延伸并进入通孔时，模制材料固化并且与第一壳体部分互锁。 第二壳体部件可以包括容纳模制材料的几个阶梯凹痕。 而且，第三壳体部分可以包括燕尾凹陷以接收模制材料，使得第一壳体部分和第二壳体部分与第三壳体部分互锁。 凹痕可以提供三维保留以防止脱钩。

公开(公告)号：WO2018044425A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/043446

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BROWNING, Lucy Elizabeth ,  POPE, Benjamin J. ,  LEUTHEUSER, Paul U. ,  MYERS, Scott A. ,  DINH, Richard Hung Minh ,  HUO, Edward S.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H01L41/113 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: Sensor assemblies for electronic devices are described. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies include solid-state sensors, such as capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors or piezoresistive sensors. The sensor assemblies can include a number of features that provide a compact profile, making them well suited for integration into small spaces of electronic device enclosures. The sensor assemblies can also include features that isolate movement of various parts of the sensor assemblies, allowing for accurate detection of a sensing event. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies are coupled to haptic actuators, speaker, or both, which mimic the feel of a mechanical button and enhance a user's experience.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于电子设备的传感器组件。 根据一些实施例，传感器组件包括固态传感器，诸如电容传感器，压电传感器或压阻传感器。 传感器组件可以包括许多功能，提供紧凑的外形，使其非常适合集成到电子设备外壳的小空间。 传感器组件还可以包括隔离传感器组件的各个部分的移动的特征，允许准确检测传感事件。 根据一些实施例，传感器组件耦合到模仿机械按钮的感觉并增强用户体验的触觉致动器，扬声器或两者。

公开(公告)号：WO2017172623A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/024325

申请日：2017-03-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： KIM, Sora ,  GRUNTHANER, Martin P. ,  JIN, Rui ,  WITTENBERG, Michael B. ,  MCCORD, Michael K. ,  LARSSON, Henric ,  GOZZINI, Giovanni ,  BROWNING, Lucy ,  MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H03K17/975 ,  G06F21/32

Abstract: An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.

Abstract translation: 输入设备可以集成在电子设备内和/或通过有线或无线连接可操作地连接到电子设备。 输入装置可以包括位于输入装置的盖元件或电子装置的输入表面下方的一个或多个力传感器。 输入设备可以包括其他组件和/或功能，诸如生物传感器和/或开关元件。

公开(公告)号：WO2015134164A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-11

申请号：PCT/US2015/015531

申请日：2015-02-12

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： COHEN, Sawyer I. ,  MYERS, Scott A. ,  MEMERING, Dale N.

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/00053

Abstract: An electronic device may include a biometric sensing device that has a sensing area, and a substrate positioned above the sensing area and/or the biometric sensing device. The substrate can include vias that are formed through at least a portion of the substrate. The vias can be positioned at least above the sensing area of the biometric sensing device. The vias may be filled with a conductive material or a dielectric material. Alternatively, some vias can be filled with a conductive material while other vias are filled with a non-conductive or dielectric material.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括具有感测区域的生物特征感测装置和位于感测区域上方的基板和/或生物测定传感装置。 衬底可以包括通过衬底的至少一部分形成的通孔。 通孔可以至少位于生物测定装置的感测区域的上方。 通孔可以用导电材料或电介质材料填充。 或者，可以用导电材料填充一些通孔，而其它通孔用非导电或电介质材料填充。

公开(公告)号：WO2012138579A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：PCT/US2012/031663

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ALVAREZ Rivera, Feliz Jose ,  DINH, Richard H.M. ,  MYERS, Scott A.

Inventor： ALVAREZ Rivera, Feliz Jose ,  DINH, Richard H.M. ,  MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1334

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  H04L63/0861 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for applying concealment of components of an electronic device 10. In one embodiment, an electronic device 10 may include a component, e.g., 20, 32, 24, that is disposed behind a window 24 configured to selectively become transparent or opaque, such as a polymer- dispersed liquid crystal PDLC window. The component includes an image capture device 20, a strobe flash 32, a biometric sensor 34, a light sensor, a proximity sensor, or a solar panel, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the electronic device 10 includes data processing circuitry 12 configured to determine when an event requesting that the component be exposed occurs. Furthermore, the electronic device 10 includes a window controller 22 that may control the window 24 to become transparent, to expose the component upon the occurrence of the event requesting that the component be exposed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于应用电子设备10的组件的隐藏的系统，方法和设备。在一个实施例中，电子设备10可以包括设置在窗口24后面的组件，例如20,32,24，配置为选择性地 变得透明或不透明，例如聚合物分散的液晶PDLC窗口。 该组件包括图像捕获装置20，闪光灯闪光灯32，生物测定传感器34，光传感器，接近传感器或太阳能电池板，或其组合。 此外，电子设备10包括数据处理电路12，其被配置为确定何时发生请求暴露组件的事件。 此外，电子设备10包括可以控制窗口24变得透明的窗口控制器22，以在事件发生时暴露组件以请求组件被暴露。

公开(公告)号：WO2018048695A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/049342

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： ZHAO, Xiao Ying ,  LUI, Timothy S. ,  CATER, Tyler B. ,  PHOUTHAVONG, Rasamy ,  MYERS, Scott A. ,  POPE, Benjamin J. ,  HURRELL, David A. ,  XYDIS, Christopher R. ,  HUO, Edward S. ,  DINH, Richard Hung Minh ,  FIRKA, Michael W. ,  AUCLAIR, Martin J. ,  MUNDELL, Kurtis J. ,  BAVETTA, Salome ,  LEUTHEUSER, Paul ,  ESMAEILI, Hani ,  FROESE, Kevin M. ,  CHOWDHURY, Ihtesham H. ,  TAN, Tang Yew ,  BATES, Eric W. ,  ZHANG, Yaocheng

IPC: H04M1/02

Abstract: An electronic device having liquid-resistant modifications that prevent liquid ingress into an opening (or openings) in an enclosure of the electronic device is disclosed. For example, the electronic device may include a coating formed from a liquid-resistant material that is applied internally to the enclosure. The electronic device may further include a frame that carries a protective transparent layer designed to cover a display assembly. In order to secure the frame with the enclosure, the electronic device may include an adhesive assembly disposed over an outer perimeter of the coating. The adhesive assembly may include several adhesive parts initially separate from one another. However, with the adhesive parts between the frame and the enclosure, the adhesive parts can be compressed by the frame and the enclosure, causing the adhesive parts to expand and engage each other. As a result, the coating and the adhesive parts provide a seal against liquid.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有防液体进入电子设备的外壳中的开口（或多个开口）的具有防液体修改的电子设备。 例如，电子设备可以包括由内部施加到外壳的防液体材料形成的涂层。 该电子设备可以进一步包括承载被设计为覆盖显示器组件的保护性透明层的框架。 为了将框架与外壳固定​​，电子设备可以包括布置在涂层的外周上的粘合组件。 粘合剂组件可以包括初始彼此分离的多个粘合剂部分。 然而，利用框架和外壳之间的粘合部分，粘合部分可被框架和外壳压缩，导致粘合部分膨胀并彼此啮合。 结果，涂层和粘合剂部分提供了对液体的密封。

公开(公告)号：WO2016036399A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2014/067452

申请日：2014-11-25

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： COHEN, Sawyer I. ,  CATER, Tyler B. ,  RAMMAH, Marwan ,  ZHANG, Yaocheng ,  HUO, Edward S. ,  SHAH, Dhaval N. ,  MYERS, Scott A. ,  KATIYAR, Vivek

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/705

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2009/0278 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2221/062 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/016 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2229/048

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming button assemblies for electronic devices are disclosed. According to some embodiments, the button assemblies include one or more sound improvement features to improve the sound that the button assemblies make when pressed by users of the electronic devices. According to some embodiments, the button assemblies include shims that provide proper alignment of the various components of the button assemblies and to accommodate any tolerance stack up of the various components of the button assemblies. The shims can include alignment features to prevent the shims from shifting within the button assemblies. According to some embodiments, thicknesses of the shims are customized to accommodate varying tolerance stack ups of the components of the button assemblies. In some embodiments, the button assemblies include a combination of sound improvement features and shims.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成用于电子设备的按钮组件的系统和方法。 根据一些实施例，按钮组件包括一个或多个声音改进特征，以在根据电子设备的用户按压时改善按钮组件所产生的声音。 根据一些实施例，按钮组件包括提供按钮组件的各种部件的适当对准并且适应按钮组件的各种部件的任何公差叠加的垫片。 垫片可以包括对准特征，以防止垫片在按钮组件内移动。 根据一些实施例，垫片的厚度被定制以适应按钮组件的部件的不同公差叠加。 在一些实施例中，按钮组件包括声音改进特征和垫片的组合。

公开(公告)号：WO2016036396A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2014/065777

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： HUO, Edward S. ,  ZHANG, Yaocheng ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  HILL, Matthew D. ,  WITTENBERG, Michael Benjamin ,  MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: H01H1/22 ,  H01H73/04

CPC classification number: H04M1/236 ,  H01H23/164 ,  H01H2011/0087 ,  H01H2221/014 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2229/048

Abstract: The embodiments discussed herein relate to electrical switches. Specifically, the embodiments include a pivoting switch that translates a rotational movement of a portion of the pivoting switch into a linear movement for toggling a button. The pivoting switch can include a pin that extends into a bracket in order to define and limit a rotational movement of the pivoting switch. The pivoting switch can further include a switch cavity that can force a knob of the button to move with the pivoting switch. The embodiments can further include an electrical switch having a welded cover plate. The welded cover plate can include arms that extend across and are welded to one or more surfaces of the electrical switch. The welded cover plate provides a more secure retaining mechanism for the electrical switch in order to reduce bending of certain portions of the electrical switch when the electrical switch is toggled.

Abstract translation: 这里讨论的实施例涉及电气开关。 具体地，实施例包括将枢转开关的一部分的旋转运动转换成用于切换按钮的线性运动的枢转开关。 枢转开关可以包括延伸到支架中的销，以便限定和限制枢转开关的旋转运动。 枢转开关还可以包括可以迫使按钮的旋钮随着枢转开关移动的开关腔。 实施例还可以包括具有焊接盖板的电开关。 焊接的盖板可以包括横跨并焊接到电气开关的一个或多个表面的臂。 焊接盖板为电气开关提供了更安全的保持机构，以便在电开关切换时减小电气开关的某些部分的弯曲。