PROTECTIVE LAYER SPANNING BETWEEN KEYS OF A KEYBOARD

    公开(公告)号:WO2020060599A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-26

    申请号:PCT/US2019/037261

    申请日:2019-06-14

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    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 provides finger support and key definition as the user feels the top surface of the keycaps and flexible layer. The flexible layer therefore smooths the top surface of the keyboard, supports fingers during key travel, prevents ingress of contaminants, fluids, or debris into the keyboard, and provides a surface that can be used as a touch interface that coincides with the keyboard.

    MULTIPLE BACKLIGHT KEYBOARD
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTIPLE BACKLIGHT KEYBOARD 审中-公开
    多功能背光键盘

    公开(公告)号:WO2015175183A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:PCT/US2015/027217

    申请日:2015-04-23

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: This application relates to a dynamic lighting circuit for a keyboard of a computing device. The lighting circuit described herein includes several light emitting diode (LED) drivers having multiple channels for controlling multiple LEDs. The lighting circuit also includes an electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM) for storing configuration data for the LED drivers. Each LED is configured to individually illuminate a single key of the keyboard, allowing the lighting circuit to modify the brightness of each key without affecting the brightness of other keys. In this way, more lighting schemes are available for the keyboard, while also providing a thinner mechanical design for the keyboard. Lighting schemes can include illuminating a group or groups of keys at a different brightness level than other keys that are not contained in the group. Additionally, lighting schemes can include animations executed by varying the brightness levels of keys over a period of time.

    Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于计算设备的键盘的动态照明电路。 本文描述的照明电路包括具有用于控制多个LED的多个通道的几个发光二极管(LED)驱动器。 照明电路还包括用于存储LED驱动器的配置数据的电可擦除只读存储器(EEPROM)。 每个LED被配置为单独地照亮键盘的单个键,允许照明电路修改每个键的亮度而不影响其他键的亮度。 以这种方式,更多的照明方案可用于键盘,同时还为键盘提供更薄的机械设计。 照明方案可以包括以与组中不包含的其他键不同的亮度级别照亮一组或多组键。 此外,照明方案可以包括通过在一段时间内改变键的亮度水平而执行的动画。

    LOW-TRAVEL KEY MECHANISMS USING BUTTERFLY HINGES
    5.
    发明申请
    LOW-TRAVEL KEY MECHANISMS USING BUTTERFLY HINGES 审中-公开
    使用BUTTERFLY HINGES的低旅行关键机构

    公开(公告)号:WO2015047612A2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/052237

    申请日:2014-08-22

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0202

    Abstract: A key mechanism including one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge may include a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together. Additionally or alternatively, a key mechanism can include one or more half-butterfly hinges. Each half-butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. A hinged coupling mechanism couples one set of corresponding arms of the wings together, while the other set of corresponding arms are not coupled together.

    Abstract translation: 包括一个或多个蝴蝶铰链的关键机构。 每个蝴蝶铰链可以包括双翼设计,其可操作以在凹陷位置和非凹陷位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼的相应臂连接在一起。 附加地或替代地,键机构可以包括一个或多个半蝶形铰链。 每个半蝶形铰链包括双翼设计,可操作以在凹陷位置和非凹陷位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼片的一组对应的臂连接在一起,而另一组对应的臂不联接在一起。

    MULTI-FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD ASSEMBLIES
    6.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD ASSEMBLIES 审中-公开
    多功能键盘组合

    公开(公告)号:WO2014070518A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:PCT/US2013/066109

    申请日:2013-10-22

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.

    Abstract translation: 多功能键盘组件包括由堆叠的组件层形成的键阵列。 键的顶部可以相对于键的基座垂直地行进。 顶部可以包括键帽和耦合到键帽的电路模块。 密钥可以能够接收至少两种不同类型的输入和/或接收至少一种类型的输入并且提供至少一种类型的输出。 这种输出可以包括使用一个或多个光源,显示器和/或触觉反馈装置。

    KEYCAPS HAVING REDUCED THICKNESS
    8.
    发明申请
    KEYCAPS HAVING REDUCED THICKNESS 审中-公开
    具有减小厚度的键盘

    公开(公告)号:WO2015047606A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/052005

    申请日:2014-08-21

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An illuminated glass keycap having a glyph diffuser layer that may diffuse light through a glyph window opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the glyph window may be transparent. The keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the keycap, around the perimeter of the keycap, and/or through the background layer.

    Abstract translation: 具有可以通过在背景层中打开的字形窗口漫射光的字形漫射层的照明玻璃键帽。 背景层可以是不透明的,并且字形窗口可以是透明的。 钥匙盖被固定在位于电气开关电路上方的剪刀机构上。 包括在剪刀机构内,下面或附近的剪刀机构可以是一个或多个光源,其被定位成通过键帽发射光,围绕键帽的周边,和/或通过背景层。

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