公开(公告)号：US11006705B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-18

申请号：US15937714

申请日：2018-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Motohide Hatanaka ,  Hsiang Hung Chen ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Michael J. Webb ,  Douglas J. Weber ,  Daniele De Luliis ,  Kah Sim Quah

IPC: A44C5/24

Abstract: Clasp assemblies for bands (e.g., for watches) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, where respective links are releasably coupled to one another, and spring assemblies disposed between respective links impart biasing forces between the respective links. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a clasp body, a clasp cover, and a connecting arm pivotally coupled to the clasp body at a first end of the connecting arm, and pivotally coupled to the clasp cover at a second end of the connecting arm. The clasp assembly may include springs, magnets, elastomer members, and/or other mechanisms, components, or assemblies that impart a biasing force between the clasp body, the connecting arm, and/or the clasp cover.

公开(公告)号：US11000101B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-11

申请号：US15968608

申请日：2018-05-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Webb ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Wayne Cowan

IPC: A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/10 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A44C5/24

Abstract: A wrist band for attaching a portable electronic device to a user includes articulating segments which may be releasably connected so as to provide the user the capability of sizing the wristband by adding or removing links as desired. A clasp is also disclosed for securing the wristband to a user. A manufacturing device and method are disclosed for machining complex surfaces on the segments and clasp.

公开(公告)号：US20210105553A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-08

申请号：US17104830

申请日：2020-11-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Phillip Qian ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Daniel Max Strongwater ,  Jason J. LeBlanc

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R5/04

Abstract: This application relates to earbuds configured with one or more biometric sensors. At least one of the biometric sensors is configured to be pressed up against a portion of the tragus for making biometric measurements. In some embodiments, the housing of the earbud can be symmetric so that the earbud can be worn interchangeably in either a left or a right ear of a user. In such an embodiment, the earbud can include a sensor and circuitry configured to determine and alter operation of the earbud in accordance to which ear the earbud is determined to be sitting in.

公开(公告)号：US20210076545A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US16899143

申请日：2020-06-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Maegan K. Spencer ,  Brian R. Land ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Erik L. Wang ,  William C. Lukens ,  Steven C. Roach

IPC: H05K9/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04M1/02

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. A conductive component can be in electrical communication with the opaque portion and one or more components of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20210068688A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US16811783

申请日：2020-03-06

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 ,  H01L31/101 ,  G06F1/16

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.

公开(公告)号：US10064467B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15264484

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nathan P. Bosscher ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: A45C11/00

Abstract: An accessory device used with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may provide a protective cover for the electronic device. The accessory device may include a first part and a second part. The accessory device may also include one or more detection mechanisms, some of which may be used to determine whether the first part and the second part are properly aligned with respect to each other. Further, the detection mechanisms may generate an indication whether the first and second parts are properly aligned. The detection mechanism may be in communication with the electronic device such that the electronic device can receive the indication. In this manner, the indication may cause the electronic device to generate and present a message on a display of the electronic device. The message may provide a statement whether the parts are properly aligned.

公开(公告)号：US20180091897A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15649527

申请日：2017-07-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Simon K. Porter ,  John H. Sheerin ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Sean T. McIntosh ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Molly J. Anderson

IPC: H04R1/40 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R3/12

CPC classification number: H04R1/2888 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/007 ,  F21V23/0485 ,  F21V33/0056 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/2811 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/127 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/022 ,  H04R9/025 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R31/006 ,  H04R2201/028 ,  H04R2201/34 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2400/03 ,  H04R2400/13 ,  H04R2420/07

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US20180040943A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15784814

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Phillip M. Hobson ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Tang Yew Tan ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Kenneth A. Jenks ,  Robert J. Hill ,  Robert W. Schlub

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q1/46

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/46 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q5/371 ,  H01Q5/40 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01R2201/02

Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. The conductive elements may form an antenna ground plane. One or more antennas for the handheld electronic device may be formed from the ground plane and one or more associated antenna resonating elements. Transceiver circuitry may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. Ferrules may be crimped to the coaxial cables. A bracket with extending members may be crimped over the ferrules to ground the coaxial cables to the housing and other conductive elements in the ground plane. The ground plane may contain an antenna slot. A dock connector and flex circuit may overlap the slot in a way that does not affect the resonant frequency of the slot. Electrical components may be isolated from the antenna using isolation elements such as inductors and resistors.

公开(公告)号：US09853671B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14618568

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Jason S. Sloey

IPC: H04B1/3818 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06K13/08 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3818 ,  G06K13/08 ,  G06K13/0831 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H04M1/0235 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/0283 ,  H04M2250/14 ,  H05K5/0295

Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies. The ejectable component assembly may include a tray that can be loaded with one or more removable modules, wafers coupled to circuit boards, cages and retaining plates to assist in retaining the tray within the assembly. The ejectable component assembly may include springs operative to engage detents in the tray to retain the tray in the assembly. The ejectable component assembly may include a tray ejector mechanism for ejecting the tray from the assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09730338B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US13971684

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Erik L. Wang ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Kenneth A. Jenks ,  Adam D. Mittleman

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/06

CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H05K5/061

Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. Hard stop structures may be used to vertically align the first and second parts. A frame in the device may have an integral gasket.