公开(公告)号：US20140206209A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14160528

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ibuki Kamei ,  Warren Z. Jones ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Albert J. Golko ,  Eric T. SooHoo

IPC: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81

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. Some embodiments of the present invention may be used with or require a non-standard USB receptacle connector. 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.

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。 本发明的一些实施例可以与非标准USB插座连接器一起使用或需要非标准USB插座连接器。 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。

公开(公告)号：US20130260615A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13629477

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Eric S. Jol ,  Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R24/62

CPC classification number: H01R24/62 ,  H01R4/64 ,  H01R12/724

Abstract: Connector receptacles having a contoured form factor that allows their use in stylized enclosures. These receptacles may also be contoured to avoid circuitry internal to the device enclosure. The contoured form factor may also simplify the assembly of the connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US20130089290A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13688727

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jason S. Sloey ,  Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Ian Spraggs

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/389 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  H01L31/0232

Abstract: Connector systems that carry electrical signals and optical signals in a single connector are provided. A male electro-optical connector can have an electrical insert portion that fits into a receptacle of a female electro-optical connector to provide a structural connection. The optical interface can be advantageously near a front of the connectors for easy maintenance. Optical connectors with a relatively large diameter for the optical interface are also provided. Optical connectors can include a collector for receiving optical signals at a large opening and providing signals to a photodiode at a small opening of the collector. Such optical connectors with a large diameter for an optical interface can advantageously provide reduced alignment tolerances. Adapters, cable adapters, docking stations, and other apparatus can also be provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了在单个连接器中承载电信号和光信号的连接器系统。 阳电光连接器可以具有电插入部分，该电插入部分装配到阴电光连接器的插座中以提供结构连接。 光学接口可以有利地靠近连接器的前部，以便于维护。 还提供了具有用于光学接口的相对较大直径的光学连接器。 光连接器可以包括用于在大开口处接收光信号并在集电极的小开口处向光电二极管提供信号的集电极。 具有用于光学接口的大直径的这种光学连接器可以有利地提供降低的对准公差。 还可以提供适配器，电缆适配器，坞站和其他设备。

公开(公告)号：US12126194B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US18214413

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul J. Thompson ,  Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/70 ,  H04B5/72 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/70

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J7/00034 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04B5/70 ,  H04B5/72 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/70

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component.

公开(公告)号：US20240055788A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US18382958

申请日：2023-10-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Mohammed Nasser Khamis Al Jashmi ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Aaron N. Miletich ,  Eric S. Jol

IPC: H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/502

CPC classification number: H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/502

Abstract: Connectors that provide a large number of connections between a flexible circuit board and a printed circuit board, can easily and securely connect the flexible circuit board to the printed circuit board, are readily manufactured, and can be used in an assembly of an electronic device without excessive warpage.

公开(公告)号：US20230361632A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US18214399

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/005

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US20230336036A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18214320

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/005

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US11710988B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17028256

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J5/00 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/005 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US11662772B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US17220592

申请日：2021-04-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David A. Pakula ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Shimon Elkayam ,  Brandon R. Garbus ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Ashley E. Fletcher ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Michael D. Quinones ,  Gregory N. Stephens ,  Ian A. Spraggs ,  James A. Bertin ,  Simon C. Helmore ,  Melissa A. Wah ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Jon F. Housour ,  Douglas G. Fournier ,  Christopher S. Tomasetta

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H02J50/70 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H02J50/10 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H04N23/45 ,  H04N23/51

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H04N23/45 ,  H04N23/51 ,  G06V40/172 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04M1/0277

Abstract: An electronic disclosed herein may include a band formed from metal that combines with a bottom wall formed from a non-metal to form an enclosure that carries internal components. The electronic device may include a transparent cover and a display assembly partially covered by a border having a uniform dimension. The electronic device may include a vision system designed for facial recognition of a user of the electronic device. A bracket assembly may hold the vision system. The bracket assembly may not be affixed to the enclosure and may move relative to the enclosure. The electronic device may include a battery assembly having multiple battery components coupled together. The electronic device may further include a receiver coil for wireless charging of the battery assembly. The electronic device may include a circuit board assembly having stacked circuit boards. The electronic device may further include a dual camera assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20220416590A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17662415

申请日：2022-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Karl Ruben Fredrik Larsson ,  Eric X. Zhou

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H01F7/02

Abstract: A bimodal annular magnetic alignment component can be included in an electronic device that attaches to other electronic devices using a magnetic alignment system that includes a primary annular alignment component and a secondary annular alignment component having complementary (and fixed) magnetic orientations. In a bimodal alignment component, a set of alignment magnets can be reoriented or shifted between a first position in which a magnetic orientation of the bimodal alignment component is complementary to a primary annular alignment component and a second position in which a magnetic orientation of the bimodal alignment component is complementary to a secondary annular alignment component. A bimodal electronic device incorporating a bimodal alignment component can be interchangeably attached to another device via either a primary annular alignment component or a secondary annular alignment component.