公开(公告)号：US20160004896A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14855123

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Shawn Arnold ,  Barry J. Corlett ,  Terry L. Gilton ,  Syed Husaini ,  Steven Webster ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Benjamin B. Lyon

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06K9/00087 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0004 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  G06K9/00073

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.

公开(公告)号：US09232672B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13738107

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kelvin Kwong ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Nicholas G. Merz

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H05K5/03 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H04M1/23 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/52

CPC classification number: H05K5/03 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H2013/525 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: A control mechanism for an electronic device comprises a cover glass having an aperture defined therein. The aperture extends from an interior to an exterior of the device. A control member is positioned within the aperture, coupled to an actuator. The control member comprises a ceramic insert having a contact surface exposed to the exterior of the housing, operable to actuate the actuator in response to a force on the contact surface. A bearing member is molded about the insert. The bearing member has a hardness less than that of the ceramic insert, and less than that of the cover glass.

Abstract translation: 电子设备的控制机构包括其中限定有孔的盖玻片。 孔从装置的内部延伸到外部。 控制构件定位在孔内，联接到致动器。 控制构件包括具有暴露于壳体外部的接触表面的陶瓷插入件，可操作以响应于接触表面上的力来致动致动器。 围绕插入件模制轴承构件。 轴承部件的硬度小于陶瓷刀片的硬度，小于盖玻片的硬度。

公开(公告)号：US09225056B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14178623

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q3/26

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H05K3/10 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: An antenna on a sapphire structure. The antenna includes a sapphire structure having a first side, and a second side positioned opposite the first side. The antenna also includes a first antenna trace positioned on the first side of the sapphire structure, and a second antenna trace positioned on the second side of the sapphire structure. Additionally, the antenna includes at least one via formed through the sapphire structure. The at least one via electrically connects the first antenna trace to the second antenna trace.

Abstract translation: 蓝宝石结构天线。 天线包括具有第一侧的蓝宝石结构和与第一侧相对的第二侧。 天线还包括位于蓝宝石结构的第一侧上的第一天线迹线和位于蓝宝石结构的第二侧上的第二天线迹线。 此外，天线包括至少一个通过蓝宝石结构形成的通孔。 所述至少一个通孔将所述第一天线迹线电连接到所述第二天线迹线。

公开(公告)号：US20150072727A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14278649

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Ian A. Spraggs ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Rasamy Phouthavong ,  Vincent Yan

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  B05D1/32 ,  B05D1/36 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05D3/12

CPC classification number: H04M1/0264

Abstract: An electronic device has a camera assembly disposed in a housing of the electronic device that includes a light source assembly having a primary purpose for illuminating a subject during an imaging operation. The light source assembly includes a light source and a light window. A light block can be applied to lateral surfaces of the light window to prevent light passing through the light window from propagating along an outer surface of the housing, or other components of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the light block can include multiple layers having various reflective and absorptive characteristics.

Abstract translation: 电子设备具有设置在电子设备的壳体中的相机组件，其包括在成像操作期间具有用于照亮被摄体的主要目的的光源组件。 光源组件包括光源和光窗。 可以将光块施加到光窗的侧表面，以防止通过光窗的光沿着壳体的外表面或电子设备的其它部件传播。 在一些实施例中，光块可以包括具有各种反射和吸收特性的多个层。

公开(公告)号：US20140216914A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14247419

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Shawn Arnold ,  Barry J. Corlett ,  Terry L. Gilton ,  Syed Husaini ,  Steven Webster ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Benjamin B. Lyon

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00087 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0004 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  G06K9/00073

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括指纹传感器，其具有被配置为电容耦合到用户指纹的一组电容性元件。 指纹传感器可以设置在电子设备的控制按钮或显示元件下方，例如控制按钮和显示组件中的一个或多个。 响应元件响应于用户指纹的接近度，例如响应于控制按钮的运动的第一电路中的一个或两个，以及响应于指纹和显示元件的表面之间的耦合的第二电路。 指纹传感器比响应元件更靠近指纹。 控制按钮或显示组件可以包括各向异性介电材料，例如蓝宝石。

公开(公告)号：US20130295906A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13936599

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shaohai Chen ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Jae Lee ,  Chad G. Seguin ,  Benjamin J. Pope

IPC: H04W8/22

CPC classification number: H04W8/22 ,  G01S11/14 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/6008 ,  H04M1/605 ,  H04M2250/22

Abstract: A mobile communications device contains at least two microphones. One microphone is located away from the handset receiver and serves to pick up voice of a near end user of the device for transmission to the other party during a call. Another microphone is located near the handset receiver and serves to pick up acoustic output of the handset receiver (a far end signal). A signal processor measures the frequency response of the receiver. The signal processor performs spectral analysis of the receiver frequency response to determine whether or not the device is being held at the ear of the user. On that basis, the device automatically changes its operating mode, e.g., turns on or off a touch sensitive display screen during the call. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract translation: 移动通信设备包含至少两个麦克风。 一个麦克风位于远离手机接收器的位置，用于拾取设备的近端用户的语音，以便在通话过程中传送给对方。 另一个麦克风位于手机接收机附近，用于拾取手机接收机的声输出（远端信号）。 信号处理器测量接收机的频率响应。 信号处理器执行接收机频率响应的频谱分析，以确定设备是否被保持在用户的耳朵处。 在此基础上，设备自动改变其操作模式，例如，在通话期间打开或关闭触敏显示屏幕。 还描述了其它实施例。