FLEXIBLE SPEAKERS
    1.
    发明申请
    FLEXIBLE SPEAKERS 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:WO2023022863A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-23

    申请号:PCT/US2022/038454

    申请日:2022-07-27

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A speaker (100) includes a housing (102) having walls (104, 106) that define a cavity (108) and a diaphragm (114) covering the cavity (108) and configured to vibrate under application of a magnetic field. The vibration produces sound waves. The walls (104, 106) are configured to deform under bending stress. The speaker (100) is configured produce the sound waves both in an undeformed state and in a deformed state. Another speaker (400) includes a flexible layer (432), a sensor (426) configured to detect a curvature of the flexible layer (432), and a transducer (434) disposed on and configured to vibrate the flexible layer (432). The vibrations of the flexible layer (432) generate sound waves and output generated by the transducer (434) is based on the curvature of the flexible layer (432).

    HAPTIC STRUCTURE FOR PROVIDING LOCALIZED HAPTIC OUTPUT
    4.
    发明申请
    HAPTIC STRUCTURE FOR PROVIDING LOCALIZED HAPTIC OUTPUT 审中-公开
    提供局部化的HAPTIC OUTPUT的HAPTIC结构

    公开(公告)号:WO2018057340A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:PCT/US2017/051116

    申请日:2017-09-12

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures, devices, methods and systems for providing haptic output on an electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes an actuator configured to move in a first direction. The electronic device also includes a substrate coupled to the actuator. When the actuator moves in the first direction, the substrate or a portion of the substrate, by virtue of being coupled to the actuator, moves in a second direction. In some implementations, the movement of the substrate is perpendicular to the movement of the actuator.

    Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于在电子设备上提供触觉输出的结构,设备,方法和系统。 在一些实施例中,电子装置包括构造成沿第一方向移动的致动器。 电子设备还包括耦合到致动器的衬底。 当致动器沿第一方向移动时,基板或基板的一部分凭借与致动器耦合而沿第二方向移动。 在一些实施方式中,衬底的移动垂直于致动器的移动。

    MODULAR SYSTEM FOR HEAD-MOUNTED DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2020131152A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-25

    申请号:PCT/US2019/027619

    申请日:2019-04-16

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Head-mounted devices can be formed as a modular system that provides a variety of different components and functions to achieve the results that are desired by a user. The modular configurations allow a user to easily customize a head-mounted device with one or more arm modules to provide features that integrate with other operations of the frame module of the head-mounted device. The arm modules can be easily exchanged with each other to provide different components and functions at different times. Accordingly, a frame module of a head-mounted device need not include permanent components that provide every function that will later be desired by the user. Instead, the head-mounted device can have expanded and customizable capabilities by the use of one or more arm modules.

    KEYLESS KEYBOARD WITH FORCE SENSING AND HAPTIC FEEDBACK
    7.
    发明申请
    KEYLESS KEYBOARD WITH FORCE SENSING AND HAPTIC FEEDBACK 审中-公开
    无键键盘带有力量感应和有趣的反馈

    公开(公告)号:WO2018052871A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:PCT/US2017/051059

    申请日:2017-09-12

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An input device for an electronic device includes an enclosure and a top member defining an input surface having multiple differentiated input regions. The input device further includes a first force sensing system associated with a first area of the top member and including a first group of the differentiated input regions, and a second force sensing system associated with a second area of the top member and including a second group of the differentiated input regions. The input device further includes a touch sensing system configured to determine which input region from the first group of the differentiated input regions corresponds to the first force input and to determine which input region from the second group of the differentiated input regions corresponds to the second force input.

    Abstract translation: 用于电子设备的输入设备包括外壳和顶部构件,顶部构件限定具有多个不同的输入区域的输入表面。 输入装置还包括与顶部构件的第一区域相关联且包括第一组差异化输入区域的第一力感测系统和与顶部构件的第二区域相关联并且包括第二组的第二力感测系统 的差异化投入地区。 输入设备还包括触摸感测系统,该触摸感测系统被配置为确定来自第一组微分输入区域的哪个输入区域对应于第一力输入并且确定来自第二组微分输入区域的哪个输入区域对应于第二力 输入

    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.

    COMPUTER WITH KEYBOARD
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2019023357A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:PCT/US2018/043717

    申请日:2018-07-25

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A device may include a display portion that includes a display housing and a display at least partially within the display housing. The device may also include a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion and including a bottom case, a top case coupled to the bottom case and defining an array of raised key regions, and a sensing system below the top case and configured to detect an input applied to a raised key region of the array of raised key regions.

    EQUIPMENT WITH KEYS HAVING TRIM AND ILLUMINATION

    公开(公告)号:WO2018236650A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-27

    申请号:PCT/US2018/037386

    申请日:2018-06-13

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Electrical equipment such as a tablet computer cover, a laptop computer, or other equipment may include keys. Each key may have a key member. Coatings such as opaque coating layers may be formed on the key members. Opaque coating layers may be patterned to form symbol-shaped openings associated with key labels. Opaque coating layers may also have recessed peripheral portions and other features to enhance the appearance of the keys. Metal coating layers such as physical vapor deposition metal layers may be incorporated into the keys. Key members may have outer surfaces and opposing inner surface on which patterned coating layers may be formed. Peripheral edge portions of the key members may extend between the outer and inner surfaces and may be coated with metal coating layers to form reflective metal trim structures. Backlight illumination for the keys may be formed form light sources such as light-emitting diodes.

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