公开(公告)号：US20150119114A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14589917

申请日：2015-01-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel G. SMITH ,  Jared A. SARTEE ,  Florence W. OW ,  Andrew D. LAUDER ,  Jeremy C. FRANKLIN

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H04B1/3888

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1675 ,  G06F1/1677 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/0252 ,  H01F41/00 ,  H04M1/0206 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H05K5/02 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y10T24/32 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.

Abstract translation: 描述了磁性地连接到平板电脑设备的盖子。 该盖至少包括作为襟翼。 在所描述的实施例中，翼片包括多个段，其中第一段包括沿着翼片的第一边缘排列的第一多个边缘附接磁体，并且其中第二段包括沿着第二边缘排列的第二多个边缘附着磁体 的翼片与第一边缘相对。

公开(公告)号：US20160213113A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15087868

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared A. SARTEE ,  Matthew Dean ROHRBACH ,  Adam K. ESCHNER ,  Julio C. QUINTERO ,  Harry W. SMITH, IV

IPC: A45C11/00 ,  B23C3/12

CPC classification number: A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C2228/14 ,  B23C2228/50 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T409/304032 ,  Y10T409/30868

Abstract: A durable, accessory cover assembly for a computing device, such as a cellular phone or a tablet computer. The accessory cover includes a frame, a first covering portion, and a second covering portion. The first covering can be composed of a wear-resistant material, such as leather; whereas, the second covering can be composed of a pliable particulate-absorbing material, such as microfiber. The first covering can be configured to seamlessly cover an external bottom surface of the frame, four external lateral surfaces of the frame, and four internal later surfaces of the frame, as well as an overlap region of an internal top surface of the frame. The second covering can be configured cover a majority of the surface area of the internal top surface of the frame, where it abuts the first covering along an annular region.

公开(公告)号：US20180144591A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15874232

申请日：2018-01-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared A. SARTEE ,  Justin Richard WODRICH

IPC: G08B5/36 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G08B5/36 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F2200/1634

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to an accessory device for a tablet device. The accessory device takes the form of a flexible screen protector that can be disposed over a display portion of the tablet device. Because the flexible screen protector covers the display of the tablet there is no visual way for the tablet to provide notifications to the user while the screen protector overlays it. By providing a data and power connection between the tablet and the accessory device, the processor of the tablet device can command illumination elements disposed in the accessory device to be illuminated in any of a number of illumination states. Each of the illumination states can be associated with an operating state of the tablet device thereby allowing the tablet device to visually communicate operating state information while the display is covered.

公开(公告)号：US20160336988A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15219166

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel Gilkison SMITH ,  Santhana Krishnan BALAJI ,  Jared A. SARTEE ,  Amy QIAN ,  Pinida J. MOOLSINTONG

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  A45C5/02 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B32B37/08 ,  B32B37/1284 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B37/182 ,  B32B37/30 ,  B32B38/0004 ,  B32B38/0008 ,  B32B38/0036 ,  B32B2305/18 ,  B32B2305/30 ,  B32B2375/00 ,  B32B2398/00 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  G05G1/02 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0239 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. The rear cover can include a shell formed from glass fiber reinforced plastics and a lip formed from a thermoplastic. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. Methods of manufacturing the accessory unit are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 附件单元包括前挡板和后盖。 后盖包括限定腔室的凹部和围绕腔室的开口延伸的唇缘。 腔室被配置为接收消费电子设备，并且唇缘被配置成将消费者电子设备保持在其中。 后盖可以包括由玻璃纤维增​​强塑料形成的外壳和由热塑性塑料形成的唇缘。 前挡板可以包括由其间具有折叠区域的面板形成的段，其允许前挡板折叠。 此外，前翼片的端部区域将前翼板铰接地联接到后盖，使得前翼片可以在打开和关闭构造之间移动。 还公开了制造附件单元的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20170005689A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15264503

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel Gilkison SMITH ,  Santhana Krishnan BALAJI ,  Jared A. SARTEE ,  Amy QIAN ,  Pinida J. MOOLSINTONG

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  B32B37/08 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/18

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  A45C5/02 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B32B37/08 ,  B32B37/1284 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B37/182 ,  B32B37/30 ,  B32B38/0004 ,  B32B38/0008 ,  B32B38/0036 ,  B32B2305/18 ,  B32B2305/30 ,  B32B2375/00 ,  B32B2398/00 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  G05G1/02 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0239 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. The rear cover can include a shell formed from glass fiber reinforced plastics and a lip formed from a thermoplastic. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. Methods of manufacturing the accessory unit are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 附件单元包括前挡板和后盖。 后盖包括限定腔室的凹部和围绕腔室的开口延伸的唇缘。 腔室被配置为接收消费电子设备，并且唇缘被配置成将消费者电子设备保持在其中。 后盖可以包括由玻璃纤维增​​强塑料形成的外壳和由热塑性塑料形成的唇缘。 前挡板可以包括由其间具有折叠区域的面板形成的段，其允许前挡板折叠。 此外，前翼片的端部区域将前翼板铰接地联接到后盖，使得前翼片可以在打开和关闭构造之间移动。 还公开了制造附件单元的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150060309A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14258977

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared A. SARTEE ,  Matthew Dean ROHRBACH ,  Adam K. ESCHNER ,  Julio C. QUINTERO ,  Harry W. SMITH, IV

IPC: A45C11/00 ,  B23C3/12

CPC classification number: A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C2228/14 ,  B23C2228/50 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T409/304032 ,  Y10T409/30868

Abstract: A durable, accessory cover assembly for a computing device, such as a cellular phone or a tablet computer. The accessory cover includes a frame, a first covering portion, and a second covering portion. The first covering can be composed of a wear-resistant material, such as leather; whereas, the second covering can be composed of a pliable particulate-absorbing material, such as microfiber. The first covering can be configured to seamlessly cover an external bottom surface of the frame, four external lateral surfaces of the frame, and four internal later surfaces of the frame, as well as an overlap region of an internal top surface of the frame. The second covering can be configured cover a majority of the surface area of the internal top surface of the frame, where it abuts the first covering along an annular region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于诸如蜂窝电话或平板计算机的计算设备的耐用附件盖组件。 附件盖包括框架，第一覆盖部分和第二覆盖部分。 第一层可以由耐磨材料制成，如皮革; 而第二覆盖物可以由柔韧的微粒吸收材料如超细纤维构成。 第一覆盖物可以构造成无缝地覆盖框架的外部底部表面，框架的四个外部侧表面和框架的四个内部后表面以及框架的内部顶部表面的重叠区域。 第二覆盖物可以构造成覆盖框架的内部顶表面的大部分表面区域，其中其沿着环形区域邻接第一覆盖物。

公开(公告)号：US20140097835A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14035699

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jared A. SARTEE ,  Benjamin M. RAPPOPORT ,  Samuel Gilkison SMITH

IPC: G01R33/07

CPC classification number: G01R33/07

Abstract: An integrated system of sensors that can be used to detect a direction of an externally applied magnetic field is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can be incorporated into a compact package that can be used within an electronic device. A processor can use signals provided by the sensor system to provide an indication of the direction of the externally applied magnetic field. In one embodiment, the sensors can take the form of analog sensors such as Hall Effect sensors configured in such a way that the direction of the externally applied magnetic field can be deduced based in part upon detection signals provided by the Hall Effect sensors. In one embodiment, the Hall Effect sensors can be stacked one atop the other in such a way that relative signal strength of the detection signals from the sensors can indicate the direction of the externally applied magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可用于检测外部施加磁场方向的传感器集成系统。 在一个实施例中，该系统可以被并入可以在电子设备内使用的紧凑型封装中。 处理器可以使用由传感器系统提供的信号来提供外部施加的磁场的方向的指示。 在一个实施例中，传感器可以采取模拟传感器的形式，例如霍尔效应传感器的配置，使得可以部分地基于由霍尔效应传感器提供的检测信号来推导外部施加的磁场的方向。 在一个实施例中，霍尔效应传感器可以以这样的方式堆叠在一起，使得来自传感器的检测信号的相对信号强度可以指示外部施加的磁场的方向。