公开(公告)号：US09098159B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US14171543

申请日：2014-02-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Martin Paul Grunthaner ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/03 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044

Abstract: A substantially transparent touch sensor panel having co-planar single-layer touch sensors and traces fabricated on a single side of a substrate for detecting single or multi-touch events. The touch sensor elements can be fabricated in columns and rows, with each sensor element in a row adjacent to a sensor element in a column. By using a board as the dielectric to connect traces from multiple sensor elements in each row, rather than using a dielectric layer on the substrate upon which the sensor elements and traces are formed, the sensor elements and traces on the substrate can be formed by simply patterning a single layer of conductive material on the substrate, which can simplify the manufacturing process of the substrate from a complexity and cost perspective.

Abstract translation: 一种基本上透明的触摸传感器面板，其具有共同的单层触摸传感器和在衬底的单面上制造的迹线，用于检测单次或多次触摸事件。 触摸传感器元件可以以列和行制造，每个传感器元件与列中的传感器元件相邻。 通过使用电路板作为电介质来连接每行中多个传感器元件的迹线，而不是在其上形成传感器元件和迹线的基板上使用介电层，基板上的传感器元件和迹线可以简单地形成 在衬底上形成单层导电材料，这可以从复杂性和成本的角度简化衬底的制造工艺。

公开(公告)号：US09075491B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14340262

申请日：2014-07-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  Brian Richards Land

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F2001/133342 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04107 ,  G09G5/003 ,  G09G2300/04

Abstract: A multi-touch capacitive touch sensor panel can be created using a substrate with column and row traces formed on either side of the substrate. To shield the column (sense) traces from the effects of capacitive coupling from a modulated Vcom layer in an adjacent liquid crystal display (LCD) or any source of capacitive coupling, the row traces can be widened to shield the column traces, and the row traces can be placed closer to the LCD. In particular, the rows can be widened so that there is spacing of about 30 microns between adjacent row traces. In this manner, the row traces can serve the dual functions of driving the touch sensor panel, and also the function of shielding the more sensitive column (sense) traces from the effects of capacitive coupling.

Abstract translation: 可以使用在衬底的任一侧上形成有列和行迹线的衬底来创建多点触摸电容式触摸传感器面板。 为了屏蔽来自相邻液晶显示器（LCD）或任何电容耦合源的调制Vcom层的电容耦合效应的列（感测）迹线，可以扩大行迹线以屏蔽列迹线，并且行 迹线可以靠近LCD放置。 特别地，可以加宽行，使得在相邻行迹线之间存在约30微米的间隔。 以这种方式，行迹线可以用于驱动触摸传感器面板的双重功能，以及屏蔽更敏感的列（感测）迹线与电容耦合效应的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20140252209A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13787434

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Brian R. Land ,  Richard Ruh ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01V8/20

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: A proximity and light sensing device including a radiation emitter for proximity sensing positioned on a substrate. The device further includes a radiation detector positioned on the substrate, the radiation detector configured to detect radiation from the emitter. An ambient light detector is also positioned on the substrate and around the radiation emitter so as to form a border around the radiation emitter and detect off-axis ambient light rays.

Abstract translation: 一种接近和光感测装置，包括位于基板上的用于接近感测的辐射发射器。 该装置还包括位于基板上的辐射检测器，该辐射检测器被配置成检测来自发射器的辐射。 环境光检测器也位于基板上并且围绕辐射发射器，以便在辐射发射器周围形成边界并检测离轴环境光线。

公开(公告)号：US20140218891A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14247965

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: F21S2/00

CPC classification number: F21S2/00 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0245 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算设备。 计算装置包括具有可照明部分的壳体。 计算设备还包括设置在壳体内的光装置。 灯装置被配置为照亮可照明部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140160893A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13794492

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： David Amm ,  Brian Michael King ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: H04B11/00

CPC classification number: H04B11/00 ,  H04M1/2155 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/737

Abstract: Mobile devices with ultrasound ranging are disclosed. A mobile device with ultrasound ranging can include a multifunctional component capable of performing multiple functions in the device, where the component can function as an ultrasound transmitter capable of transmitting an ultrasound signal to a proximate device. In some examples, the component can also function as a power button capable of powering the device up and down. In some examples, the component can also function as a home button capable of causing a home page to display on the device. The mobile device can further include an ultrasound receiver capable of receiving an ultrasound signal from the proximate device, where the device can calculate a range of the proximate device based on a time lapse associated with the received ultrasound signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有超声波测距的移动设备。 具有超声波测距的移动设备可以包括能够在设备中执行多个功能的多功能部件，其中该部件可以用作能够将超声信号发送到邻近设备的超声发射机。 在一些示例中，组件还可以用作能够上下驱动设备的电源按钮。 在一些示例中，组件还可以用作能够使主页在设备上显示的主按钮。 移动设备还可以包括能够从邻近设备接收超声信号的超声波接收器，其中设备可以基于与所接收的超声信号相关联的时间流逝来计算邻近设备的范围。