公开(公告)号：US12189424B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US18349682

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  H01L27/12

Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.

公开(公告)号：US09990001B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US14754455

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Joss Nathan Giddings ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Jun Qi ,  Meizi Jiao ,  Paul Xiaopeng Wang

IPC: F21V7/04 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/18

CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which a display is mounted. A gasket may be mounted in a groove between the display and housing. The gasket may contain an embedded stiffener. Corner brackets may be installed in the corners of the housing. The housing may have inner and outer concentric ribs. Recesses in the housing may be configured to receive the corner brackets. The recesses may be formed between the inner and outer concentric ribs. Gap filling structures such as a foam layer may be interposed between a rear housing wall and a display backlight unit. Display color variations may be corrected by using a backlight unit having an array of light-emitting diodes of different colors. An electrostatic discharge protection layer may be grounded to a housing using conductive tape. Black edge coatings and adhesive-based structures may block stray light. Camera window regions may be supported using adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US09612674B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14660800

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett William Degner ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Matthew P. Casebolt

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H01H25/04 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01H25/041

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

公开(公告)号：US09449772B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14058448

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/705 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes 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.

Abstract translation: 钥匙机构可以包括一个或多个蝴蝶铰链。 每个蝴蝶铰链包括双翼设计，可操作以在凹陷位置和非踩下位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼的相应臂连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US09449769B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14066197

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr.

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/85

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2215/02

Abstract: A low travel switch and systems for using the same. A low travel switch may include a key cap and an elastomeric dome configured to provide a predefined tactile feedback over a predefined travel distance of the key cap when the key cap is depressed by a user.

Abstract translation: 低行程开关和使用它的系统。 低行程开关可以包括键帽和弹性体圆顶拱顶，其被配置为当用户按下键帽时，在键帽的预定移动距离上提供预定的触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US09412533B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14287915

申请日：2014-05-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  John M. Brock ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Satoshi Okuma ,  Shinsuke Watanabe

IPC: H01H1/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H65/00 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/85

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H65/00 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2223/042 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: A low travel switch assembly and systems and methods for using the same are disclosed. The low travel dome may include a domed surface having upper and lower portions, and a set of tuning members integrated within the domed surface between the upper and lower portions. The tuning members may be operative to control a force-displacement curve characteristic of the low travel dome.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种低行程开关组件及其使用方法。 低行程圆顶可以包括具有上部和下部的圆顶表面，以及集合在上部和下部之间的圆顶表面内的一组调谐构件。 调谐构件可操作以控制低行程圆顶的力 - 位移曲线特性。

公开(公告)号：US09069525B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14321533

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Steve Hotelling ,  Lynn Youngs ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01J9/20 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  G02F1/13306 ,  G02F1/133512 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/13452 ,  G02F1/13454 ,  G02F1/1368 ,  G02F2001/133388 ,  G02F2203/01 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H01J9/205 ,  H01J2211/44 ,  Y10T156/108

Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.

Abstract translation: 电子设备显示器可以具有滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层。 可以在滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层之间插入一层液晶材料。 偏振片层可以层叠在滤色器层的表面上。 激光修整可以确保偏光片的边缘与滤色器层的边缘均匀。 薄膜晶体管层可以具有控制显示器中的液晶材料的像素的薄膜晶体管阵列。 驱动器电路可用于控制阵列。 驱动器电路可以封装在薄膜晶体管层上的平面化密封剂中，或者可以安装到滤色器层的下侧。 导电结构可以将滤色器层上的驱动电路连接到薄膜晶体管层。

公开(公告)号：US10254851B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US15649840

申请日：2017-07-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83

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.

公开(公告)号：US10211008B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15914780

申请日：2018-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg ,  John M. Brock

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H23/12 ,  H01H3/02 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B43/00 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H3/12

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.

公开(公告)号：US09779888B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13723033

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Brad Patton ,  Omar Sze Leung

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and a sensing member. The sensing member is configured to detect at least one of a change of position of the at least one keycap, a speed of the at least one keycap, an amount of force applied to the at least one keycap, or a location of a finger. The sensing member may be a capacitive sensor. In some embodiments, the input device may not include the support mechanism and the sensing member may be configured to detect the location of a finger regardless whether or not the keycap moves.