公开(公告)号：US20240047156A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18482359

申请日：2023-10-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Abidur R. Chowdhury ,  Bart K. Andre ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/86

CPC classification number: H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/003

Abstract: Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.

公开(公告)号：US20230088181A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-23

申请号：US18054077

申请日：2022-11-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Abidur R. Chowdhury ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Bart K. Andre ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.

公开(公告)号：US20240103645A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18472173

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  David H. Bloom ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  John B. Morrell ,  Maio He ,  Hamza Kashif

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/03544 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/0381 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A computer input system includes a mouse including a housing having an interior surface defining an internal volume and a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume. A processor is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and a memory component having electronic instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine an orientation of the mouse relative to a hand based on a touch input from the hand detected by the sensor assembly. The mouse can also have a circular array of touch sensors or lights that detect hand position and provide orientation information to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20200379526A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16586851

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Edward J. Cooper ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  Steven A. Gerasimoff ,  William H. Greenbaum ,  James T. Handy ,  Daniel D. Hershey ,  PengYuan Huang ,  Eric A. Knopf ,  Richard D. Kosoglow ,  Mariel L. Lanas ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Rodrigo Dutervil Mubarak ,  David C. Parell ,  Sabrina K. Paseman ,  Eric R. Prather ,  Jacob W. Rutheiser ,  Christopher G. Siegel ,  Cheng-Han Yang ,  James M. Cuseo ,  Francesco Ferretti

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: An electronic device can include a frame configured to receive and support an electronic component, a shell defining an internal volume sized to encompass the frame and the electronic component, the shell being slidably removable from the frame, the electronic component positioned within the internal volume and including an aperture, and a sealing member including a seal body and a compressible lip extending from the seal body, the sealing member at least partially surrounding the electronic component. The compressible lip is oriented such that the shell compresses the lip in a direction against the seal body at a first position adjacent to the electronic component and in the direction against the seal body at a second position adjacent to the electronic component opposite the first position.

公开(公告)号：US20240103656A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18472177

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  David H. Bloom ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/04144 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: An input device, such as a mouse, can include a housing defining an exterior grip portion and an internal volume, a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume, and an emitter electrically coupled to the sensor assembly. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a first touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a first signal including information regarding an angular position of the grip portion. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a second touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a second signal including information regarding a direction of a force exerted on the housing from the second touch input.

公开(公告)号：US20240103642A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18472185

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  John B. Morrell

IPC: G06F3/0346 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F3/04815

Abstract: A three-dimensional control system includes an input device, a computing device, and a tracking assembly. The input device can include an input sensor, an inertial measurement unit sensor, and an ultrasonic speaker. The tracking assembly can include a plurality of ultrasonic microphones and an inertial measurement unit disposed on or with the computing device. The plurality of ultrasonic microphones can include three microphones in a first plane and at least one other ultrasonic microphone disposed out of the first plane. The ultrasonic microphones can be configured to detect ultrasonic waves output by the speaker of the input device and the computing device can triangulate the position of the input device relative to the computing device in space.

公开(公告)号：US11567547B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US16586814

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Joel D. Barrera ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  Jerzy S. Guterman ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Mariel L. Lanas ,  Son C. Le ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Rodrigo Dutervil Mubarak ,  Sabrina K. Paseman ,  Chentian Zhu ,  James M. Cuseo

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H01Q5/30 ,  H01Q1/22

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device can include a body having an exterior surface and a second surface disposed opposite the exterior surface at least partially defining an interior volume, the body defining a first repeating pattern of apertures extending from the exterior surface to the second surface. The housing can also include a component defining a second repeating pattern of apertures, the component positioned adjacent to the second surface. The first repeating pattern of apertures and the second repeating pattern of apertures can combine to define an open area of at least about 70%.

公开(公告)号：US11528820B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-13

申请号：US17079334

申请日：2020-10-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Abidur R. Chowdhury ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Bart K. Andre ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G06F1/18 ,  F16M11/38

Abstract: Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.

公开(公告)号：US20210289645A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US17079334

申请日：2020-10-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Abidur R. Chowdhury ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Bart K. Andre ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  F16M11/38 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G06F1/18

Abstract: Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.

公开(公告)号：US12197654B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18472173

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  David H. Bloom ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  John B. Morrell ,  Miao He ,  Hamza Kashif

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815

Abstract: A computer input system includes a mouse including a housing having an interior surface defining an internal volume and a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume. A processor is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and a memory component having electronic instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine an orientation of the mouse relative to a hand based on a touch input from the hand detected by the sensor assembly. The mouse can also have a circular array of touch sensors or lights that detect hand position and provide orientation information to the user.