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公开(公告)号：US20250013205A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-09
申请号：US18892330
申请日：2024-09-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jiahui Liang , Shannon X. Yang , William C. Lukens , Mandeep Gill , Jeanny Wang , William S. Lee , Stephen P. Jackson , Rex T. Ehman , Colin M. Ely , Nikolas T. Vitt , Trevor J. Ness
Abstract: An electronic watch may include a housing at least partially defining an interior cavity divided into at least a first volume and a second volume, a pressure-sensing component positioned within the first volume, a speaker positioned within the first volume, a processor positioned within the second volume, a battery positioned within the second volume, and a barometric vent that allows air pressure equalization between the first volume and an external environment.
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公开(公告)号：US11805629B2
公开(公告)日：2023-10-31
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
CPC classification number: H05K9/0058 , G06F1/163 , G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1686 , H04M1/0264 , H04N23/56
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.
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公开(公告)号：US11784394B2
公开(公告)日：2023-10-10
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
CPC classification number: H01Q1/24 , H01Q1/22 , H01Q1/2283 , H01Q1/52 , H01Q1/526 , H01Q9/04 , H01Q9/0457
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：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
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.
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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.
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公开(公告)号：US20200073338A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-05
申请号：US16291216
申请日：2019-03-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jiahui Liang , Shannon X. Yang , William C. Lukens , Mandeep Gill , Jeanny Wang , William S. Lee , Stephen P. Jackson , Rex T. Ehman , Colin M. Ely , Nikolas T. Vitt , Trevor J. Ness
Abstract: An electronic watch may include a housing at least partially defining an interior cavity divided into at least a first volume and a second volume, a pressure-sensing component positioned within the first volume, a speaker positioned within the first volume, a processor positioned within the second volume, a battery positioned within the second volume, and a barometric vent that allows air pressure equalization between the first volume and an external environment.
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公开(公告)号：US20250103084A1
公开(公告)日：2025-03-27
申请号：US18820901
申请日：2024-08-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： William C. Lukens , Michael R. Parker
Abstract: A pressure compensating button can include a depressible interface. The depressible interface can define an external surface of the electronic device. The button can include a tactile switch. The button can include a first pressure accumulator, such as a first piston or plunger. The first pressure accumulator can be associated with the depressible interface. The first pressure accumulator can be configured to receive a first hydrostatic pressure. The button can include a second pressure accumulator, such as a second piston or plunger. The second pressure accumulator can be configured to receive a second hydrostatic pressure. The second pressure accumulator can counteract the first pressure accumulator, such as via a mechanical linkage, to limit an actuation of the tactile switch via the first hydrostatic pressure. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US10831299B1
公开(公告)日：2020-11-10
申请号：US15792601
申请日：2017-10-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： William C. Lukens , Adam T. Clavelle , Steven P. Cardinali
Abstract: An input device for an electronic device includes one or more pressure sensors for detecting inputs. In one embodiment, a pressure sensor is operably coupled to a compression chamber and configured to detect changes in pressure in the compression chamber. The changes in pressure in the compression chamber may be registered as inputs by the electronic device. The pressure sensor may be located next to, instead of below, the input member, and therefore, the thickness of the button assembly can be reduced compared to conventional designs.
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公开(公告)号：US10707032B1
公开(公告)日：2020-07-07
申请号：US15829629
申请日：2017-12-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Colin M. Ely , Daniel William Jarvis , Benjamin J. Pope , Erik G. de Jong , Tyler S. Bushnell , Christopher T. Cheng , Trevor J. Ness , William C. Lukens , Steven P. Cardinali , Robert D. Turner
Abstract: Electronic devices having input structures that are operative to translate a relatively small travel of an input surface to a larger travel elsewhere. For example, force exerted on an input surface of an input body may cause a corresponding input body to move a first distance. An arm, lever mechanism, or the like may have an end or other portion that moves a second distance in response to the input body's motion. The second distance may be greater than the first; in some embodiments, the second distance may be an order of magnitude or more than the first distance. The travel may close or open a switch in response to the force exerted on the input surface.
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公开(公告)号：US10132706B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-20
申请号：US15246471
申请日：2016-08-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ryan C. Perkins , Tyler S. Bushnell , David M. Pelletier , William C. Lukens , Steven P. Cardinali , Rex T. Ehman
Abstract: An electronic device having a pressure detection system is disclosed. The electronic device may include one or more elements designed to detect pressure exerted on the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a membrane and a detection mechanism, both of which bend in response to a pressure change at the membrane. The membrane may be electrically coupled with a circuit that detects the bending of the membrane and correlates the bending with a pressure change at the membrane. A can may be hermetically sealed with the membrane and surround the circuit to shield the circuit from liquid ingress. In some embodiments, a light transmitter and light receiver are used to detect the bending of the membrane. The light may reflect from the membrane at different angles, based upon a shape of the membrane, and contact the receiving element at different locations, corresponding to pressure change.
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