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公开(公告)号:US20190116415A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-18
申请号:US16206720
申请日:2018-11-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Qian , Edward Siahaan , Erik L. Wang , Christopher J. Stringer , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Daniel Max Strongwater , Jason J. LeBlanc
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20180152549A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-31
申请号:US15882010
申请日:2018-01-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Michael Hobson , Erik L. Wang , Kenneth A. Jenks , Robert J. Hill , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Tang Yew Tan , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele G. De Iuliis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steve P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Antony Whang , Rico Zörkendörfer , Robert W. Schlub
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09949537B2
公开(公告)日:2018-04-24
申请号:US15012831
申请日:2016-02-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Motohide Hatanaka , Hsiang Hung Chen , Erik L. Wang , Michael J. Webb , Douglas J. Weber , Daniele De Iuliis , Kah Sim Quah
IPC: A44C5/24
CPC classification number: A44C5/243 , A44D2203/00
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09930444B1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-27
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20170311456A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-26
申请号:US15648325
申请日:2017-07-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Erik L. Wang , Phillip M. Hobson , Kenneth A. Jenks , Adam D. Mittleman
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.
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公开(公告)号:US09793598B2
公开(公告)日:2017-10-17
申请号:US14612187
申请日:2015-02-02
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 , H01Q1/38 , H01Q1/48 , H01Q9/04 , H01Q9/42 , H01Q13/10 , H01Q21/28 , H01Q5/371 , H01Q5/40 , H01Q1/50 , 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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20170280219A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-28
申请号:US15621802
申请日:2017-06-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Qian , Edward Siahaan , Erik L. Wang , Esge B. Andersen
IPC: H04R1/08
CPC classification number: H04R1/086
Abstract: An acoustic device such as a microphone or speaker is positioned with and coupled to a housing to connect an acoustic port of the acoustic device with an external opening of the housing. A reservoir is connected to the external opening via a bleed channel. The bleed channel may be less resistive to liquid ingress than the acoustic port. As such, the reservoir and bleed channel may redirect liquid from the external opening away from the acoustic port. In some implementations, the reservoir and/or the bleed channel may be defined by one or more acoustically permeable barriers such as meshes that cover the acoustic port, compressible materials such as foams that form a perimeter around the acoustic port, and/or adhesive layers that couple the acoustic device, the housing, and/or one or more other components.
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公开(公告)号:US09699546B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-04
申请号:US14856298
申请日:2015-09-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Qian , Edward Siahaan , Erik L. Wang , Christopher J. Stringer , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Daniel Max Strongwater , Jason J. LeBlanc
CPC classification number: H04R1/1091 , A61B5/01 , A61B5/02416 , A61B5/14552 , A61B5/14557 , A61B5/6817 , H04R1/1016 , H04R1/1041 , H04R1/105 , H04R1/1083 , H04R1/406 , H04R3/005 , H04R5/033 , H04R5/04 , H04R2201/109 , H04R2420/03 , H04R2420/07 , H04R2460/03
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 positioned within.
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公开(公告)号:US20170170857A1
公开(公告)日:2017-06-15
申请号:US15226086
申请日:2016-08-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Michael Hobson , Erik L. Wang , Kenneth A. Jenks , Robert J. Hill , Robert W. Schlub , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Tang Yew Tan , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele de Iuliis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steven P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Antony Whang , Rico L. Zörkendörfer
IPC: H04B1/3827 , H04M1/02 , H04M1/03 , G06F3/041
CPC classification number: H04B1/3833 , H04M1/0266 , H04M2250/22 , H04M2250/74
Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. Transceiver circuitry, such as radio frequency (RF) transceiver circuitry configured to transmit and receive RF signals, may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. The electronic device may have an integrated touch screen display in which a user can control the device by interacting directly with the display.
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公开(公告)号:US20170147041A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-25
申请号:US15402465
申请日:2017-01-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Todd F. Gotham , Andrew David Lauder , Tang Yew Tan , Erik L. Wang , Phillip Michael Hobson , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Christopher Stringer , Richard Howarth , John Ternus , Rico Zorkendorfer
CPC classification number: G06F1/181 , G06F1/1601 , G06F1/1684 , H04R1/08 , H04R3/00 , H05K5/02 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49002 , Y10T29/5116
Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with a protective housing having one or more housing components. A housing component can be formed from a single sheet of material to appear as if the housing component had been formed from a hollowed out solid block of material. The sheet of material may be deep drawn, forged, and machined to form the housing component. One or more holes may be formed through a portion of the housing component to provide an I/O interface.
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