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公开(公告)号：US09886057B2
公开(公告)日：2018-02-06
申请号：US15238450
申请日：2016-08-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell , William C. Lukens , Brad G. Boozer , Jason C. Sauers
CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 , G01L1/142 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1684 , G06F2200/1633
Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a sealing element between a protective cover and a housing of the electronic device. The sealing element may provide a seal between the protective cover and the enclosure, as well as monitor or detect a force to the protective cover. Also, one or more support members may surround the sealing element to provide protection against a material (such as liquid) entering an opening between the protective cover and the enclosure. Alternatively, or in combination, the sealing element may include several openings, each of which may include a restraining element to limit movement of the sealing element. Also, a blocking element may be placed at or near an edge of the enclosure to provide additional reinforcement if the sealing element is laterally displaced. The blocking element may include an operational component of the electronic device, such as an antenna.
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公开(公告)号：US20170084133A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-23
申请号：US15249516
申请日：2016-08-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Steven P. Cardinali , Katherine E. Tong , Trevor J. Ness , William C. Lukens
CPC classification number: G04G21/00 , G04G9/0064 , G04G21/025
Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a housing and a band attached to the housing. The band has an indicator with a variably and/or progressively illuminable portion. The indicator of the band conveys to a user an analog representation of the completion progress of an activity or task tracked by wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device also includes a processing unit within the housing, and a sensor operatively coupled to the processing unit. In some cases, the sensor is a motion sensor such as an accelerometer or a gyroscope. In other examples, the sensor is a health sensor or a biometric sensor. Sensor data is used to update the indicator.
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公开(公告)号：US20170045976A1
公开(公告)日：2017-02-16
申请号：US14822327
申请日：2015-08-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell , William C. Lukens , Collin R. Petty
CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04105
Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display, trackpad member, or other structure that can shift laterally with respect to another device structure in response to the application of shear force. Shear force may be applied by the fingers of a user. Shear force sensors may be provided in an electronic device to measure the shear force that is applied. The shear force sensors may be capacitive sensors. A capacitive shear force sensor may have capacitive electrodes. In response to application of shear force, the capacitive electrodes may move with respect to each other. Parallel planar electrodes may shift with respect to each other so that the amount of overlap and therefore capacitance between the electrodes changes or the separation distance between parallel planar electrodes may increase or decrease to produce measureable capacitance changes.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有显示器，跟踪板构件或可响应于施加剪切力而相对于另一设备结构横向偏移的其他结构。 剪切力可以由用户的手指施加。 剪切力传感器可以设置在电子装置中以测量施加的剪切力。 剪切力传感器可以是电容式传感器。 电容式剪切力传感器可以具有电容电极。 响应于剪切力的应用，电容电极可以相对于彼此移动。 平行平面电极可以相对于彼此移位，使得电极之间的重叠量因此电极之间的电容变化或者平行平面电极之间的间隔距离可以增加或减小以产生可测量的电容变化。
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公开(公告)号：US12226197B2
公开(公告)日：2025-02-18
申请号：US18462603
申请日：2023-09-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Maegan K. Spencer , Brian R. Land , Naoto Matsuyuki , Erik L Wang , William C. Lukens , Steven C. Roach
IPC: A61B5/024 , A61B5/00 , G06F1/16 , H01L31/101
Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture and at least partially defining an internal volume of the electronic device, an electromagnetic radiation emitter and an electromagnetic radiation detector disposed in the internal volume, and an optical component disposed in the aperture. The optical component can include a first and second transparent portions disposed above the electromagnetic radiation detector and the electromagnetic radiation emitter, and an opaque portion disposed between the first and second transparent portions and extending a thickness of the optical component. The first transparent portion, the second transparent portion, and the opaque portion can define a flush exterior surface of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号：US11986318B2
公开(公告)日：2024-05-21
申请号：US16810666
申请日：2020-03-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Steven P. Cardinali , William C. Lukens , Katherine E. Tong , Trevor J. Ness
CPC classification number: A61B5/681 , A61B5/14517 , A61B5/14539 , A61B5/4266 , A61B5/7435 , A61B5/746 , A61B10/0064 , A61B5/1112 , A61B5/145 , A61B5/14507 , A61B5/6801 , A61B5/6802 , A61B5/6813 , A61B5/6887 , Y02A90/10
Abstract: A wearable consumer electronic product includes at least a housing arranged to carry operational components comprising a processor and a band having a pliable band body and a securing means arranged to secure the band body to the housing. In one embodiment, the pliable band body has a size and shape suitable for wrapping around an individual appendage and that includes an opening that leads to a cavity within the band body suitable for accumulating an amount of water and a band sensor embedded within the band body in communication with the cavity.
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公开(公告)号：US20240073573A1
公开(公告)日：2024-02-29
申请号：US18066123
申请日：2022-12-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Megan L. Banh , William C. Lukens
CPC classification number: H04R1/086 , H04R1/028 , H04R1/04 , H04R2499/15
Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing including a sidewall having an interior surface defining a first aperture and an internal volume. The device can also include a microphone port disposed in the internal volume. The microphone port can include a structure having a cylindrical sidewall and a shelf extending radially inward from the cylindrical sidewall. The microphone port can also include a mesh fixed to the shelf.
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公开(公告)号：US20230084538A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-16
申请号：US17544262
申请日：2021-12-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Xiaofang Mu , Annie Manuja , Christopher D. Guichet , Erik G. de Jong , Jorge L. Rivera Espinoza , Patrick J. Crowley , Steven C. Roach , Venkatesh Rajendran , William C. Lukens , Woojin Jung , Yue Chen , Zhiwei Gu , Derek Iwamoto , Siddharth Nangia , Scott D. Morrison , Kevin A. Klenk , Neeloy Roy
Abstract: A wireless communication system may include an electronic device having a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module may include an antenna radiating element on a first surface, a ground ring surrounding the antenna radiating element on the first surface, and a radio component mounted to a second surface. The wireless communication module may be incorporated into a system package that also includes other components. Encapsulation material may cover the wireless communication module and other components. A shielding material may cover the encapsulation material and be coupled to the ground ring. An opening in the shielding material may be aligned with the antenna radiating element. If desired, the wireless communication system may include external equipment having a wireless communication module communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module to convey firmware testing, debugging, restore, and/or other data.
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公开(公告)号：US10466047B2
公开(公告)日：2019-11-05
申请号：US15263316
申请日：2016-09-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Rex T. Ehman , William C. Lukens , David M. Pelletier , Henry H. Yang
Abstract: An electronic device having a pressure sensor configured to determine pressure is disclosed. The electronic device includes an enclosure defining an internal volume. The enclosure may include a sidewall with an external opening that provides a vent for the internal components. To reduce the response of the pressure sensor (that is, the time required to detect a pressure change), the pressure sensor may secure with an internal wall of the enclosure. Further, the internal wall includes an opening defining an air pocket significantly smaller than the internal volume. When the pressure sensor is mounted to receive air via the air pocket, the pressure sensor may respond faster to pressure changes, as compared to receiving air circulating throughout the internal volume. This is due in part to an amount of airflow passing through the air pocket causing a greater pressure change throughout the air pocket as compared to the internal volume.
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公开(公告)号：US20170089773A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-30
申请号：US15090831
申请日：2016-04-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： William C. Lukens , Brad Boozer , Richard D. Shuma
IPC: G01L1/14 , G01L1/16 , H01L41/113 , H01L41/053 , H05K5/06 , H05K5/03
CPC classification number: G01L1/142 , G01L1/16 , H01L41/053 , H01L41/1132
Abstract: An electronic device includes a seal compressed between a moveable structure and a support. A retainer maintains seal compression in a first direction absent force exerted on the moveable structure. However, the retainer allows increased seal compression by moving in a second, opposing direction when force is exerted on the moveable structure. A force sensor (positioned internal to the seal) is influenced by movement of the moveable structure in response to the force and a signal received from the force sensor indicates an amount of the force. By maintaining the seal in compression but allowing further compression, the seal can hermetically seal the electronic device against contaminant entry without adversely impacting detection of the amount of force.
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公开(公告)号：US20170086317A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-23
申请号：US15172089
申请日：2016-06-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： David M. Pelletier , William C. Lukens , Eugene Fox
CPC classification number: F16B33/004 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/182 , H04M1/0202 , H04M1/18 , H05K5/0213
Abstract: Fasteners and fastener systems that can act as air vents for enclosures are described. The fasteners can be configured to secure a component to a wall of an enclosure, while at the same time providing a passageway for air to pass between an internal cavity of the enclosure and an outer environment. The venting feature of the fastener can serve to equalize pressures between the internal cavity and outer environment so as to prevent pressure build up or condensation within the internal cavity. The dual functionality of the fasteners is suitable for use in portable electronic devices where compactness and space saving measures can be of importance.
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