公开(公告)号：US20140240150A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14270432

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John Benjamin Filson ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Emery Sanford ,  Pinida Jan Moolsintong

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/705 ,  G06F3/023

CPC classification number: H01H11/00 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2239/03

Abstract: Configurable buttons for electronic devices such as portable electronic devices are provided. A configurable button may have a button member that moves relative to a device housing when it is desired to activate a switch. The button may have an associated touch sensor. The touch sensor may detect when a user's finger touches a particular portion of the button member. Contact with only this portion of the button member is generally inadvertent, so an actuator may be used to prevent or otherwise restrict motion of the button relative to a device housing. This prevents inadvertent activation of the button when a user is manipulating portions of an electronic device such as clip or lid, but does not intend to depress the button.

Abstract translation: 提供了诸如便携式电子设备之类的电子设备的可配置按钮。 当想要激活开关时，可配置按钮可以具有相对于设备外壳移动的按钮构件。 按钮可以具有相关联的触摸传感器。 触摸传感器可以检测用户的手指何时触摸按钮构件的特定部分。 仅与按钮构件的该部分接触通常是无意的，因此可以使用致动器来防止或以其他方式限制按钮相对于装置壳体的运动。 这防止当用户操纵诸如夹子或盖子的电子设备的部分但是不打算按下按钮时按钮的无意激活。

公开(公告)号：US20140235095A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14183254

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Warren Z. Jones ,  Eric T. SooHoo ,  Albert J. Golko ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H01R24/76

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/055 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device. Reversible USB plug connectors according to the present invention may include a compliant member or structural support for distributing stress and increasing contact normal force at the tongue of the reversible USB plug connector.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以提供用于与标准USB插座连接器（例如标准A型USB插座连接器）配合的可逆或双向定位USB插头连接器。 因此，本发明可以与包括标准USB插座连接器的任何当前或未来的电子设备兼容。 根据本发明的USB插头连接器可以具有180度对称的双向定向设计，这使得插头连接器能够以两个直观的方向中的任一个插入到相应的插座连接器中。 因此，本发明的实施例可以在将USB插头连接器错误地插入电子设备的相应的USB插座连接器期间减少USB连接器损坏和用户沮丧的可能性。 根据本发明的可逆USB插头连接器可以包括用于在可逆USB插头连接器的舌部处分布应力和增加接触法向力的柔性构件或结构支撑件。

公开(公告)号：US20140106178A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14133439

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: B32B7/04 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B3/06

CPC classification number: B32B7/04 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B3/30 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K7/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/12389 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/24008 ,  Y10T428/24017 ,  Y10T428/24488 ,  Y10T428/24545 ,  Y10T428/249923

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming a structure that includes a metal and a composite material are disclosed. According to one aspect, a layer stack includes a metal layer with a first surface, the first surface including at least one protruding feature. The layer stack also includes a non-metal layer molded to the first surface of the metal layer, wherein the non-metal layer is molded over and/or around the at least one protruding feature.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成包括金属和复合材料的结构的装置，系统和方法。 根据一个方面，层叠包括具有第一表面的金属层，所述第一表面包括至少一个突出特征。 层叠体还包括模制到金属层的第一表面的非金属层，其中非金属层被模制在和/或围绕至少一个突出特征。

公开(公告)号：US20130063885A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13670289

申请日：2012-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H05K7/12 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  F16F7/1028 ,  F16F7/104 ,  F16F7/108 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/06 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.

公开(公告)号：US12256143B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-18

申请号：US17698943

申请日：2022-03-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Kevin M Lynch

IPC: H04N23/661 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06V40/10 ,  H04N23/62 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A system may have electronic devices with wireless communications circuitry. Devices may have cameras for capturing images. Images may be shared between nearby devices. A first device may wirelessly send an image capture request to a second device. In response to assent to the image capture request, a camera application may be launched on the second device. Upon capturing an image with a camera in the second device in response to user input to the camera application or receipt of a remote image capture command from the first device, the second device may automatically send the captured image to the first device and delete the captured image from the second device. Arrangements in which users are provided with images from a public camera system on a stationary or mobile platform and in which users at an event share images from their cameras are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230300458A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US17698943

申请日：2022-03-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Kevin M. Lynch

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: A system may have electronic devices with wireless communications circuitry. Devices may have cameras for capturing images. Images may be shared between nearby devices. A first device may wirelessly send an image capture request to a second device. In response to assent to the image capture request, a camera application may be launched on the second device. Upon capturing an image with a camera in the second device in response to user input to the camera application or receipt of a remote image capture command from the first device, the second device may automatically send the captured image to the first device and delete the captured image from the second device. Arrangements in which users are provided with images from a public camera system on a stationary or mobile platform and in which users at an event share images from their cameras are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230297134A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US18200502

申请日：2023-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Werner ,  Emery A. Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  H04M1/0266

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US20230284507A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US18314228

申请日：2023-05-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Julian Hoenig ,  Christopher Stringer ,  John P. Ternus ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H10K59/60 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H10K59/40 ,  H10K77/10 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/3208 ,  H04R1/02 ,  G02B5/20

CPC classification number: H10K59/60 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/011 ,  H10K59/40 ,  H10K77/111 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/3208 ,  H04R1/028 ,  G02B5/208 ,  G06F1/1641 ,  H05K999/99 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04R2499/15 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  G09G2320/0626

Abstract: An electronic device may have a display. The display may have an active region in which display pixels are used to display images. The display may have one or more openings and may be mounted in a housing associated with the electronic device. An electronic component may be mounted in alignment with the openings in the display. The electronic component may include a camera, a light sensor, a light-based proximity sensor, status indicator lights, a light-based touch sensor array, a secondary display that has display pixels that may be viewed through the openings, antenna structures, a speaker, a microphone, or other acoustic, electromagnetic, or light-based component. One or more openings in the display may form a window through which a user of the device may view an external object. Display pixels in the window region may be used in forming a heads-up display.

公开(公告)号：US11681326B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US17232308

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Werner ,  Emery A. Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US11507239B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US17588072

申请日：2022-01-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Anthony S. Montevirgen

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain flexible displays that are bent to form displays on multiple surfaces of the devices. Bent flexible displays may be bent to form front side displays and edge displays. Edge displays may be separated from front side displays or from other edge displays using patterned housing members, printed or painted masks, or by selectively activating and inactivating display pixels associated with the flexible display. Edge displays may alternately function as virtual buttons, virtual switches, or informational displays that are supplemental to front side displays. Virtual buttons may include transparent button members, lenses, haptic feedback components, audio feedback components, or other components for providing feedback to a user when virtual buttons are activated.