公开(公告)号：US20170192391A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15465523

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: G04B27/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/00 ,  G04G21/08

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a watch having a touch-sensitive display and a switch assembly positioned along or within an enclosure. The switch assembly includes a shaft extending into an opening of the enclosure and is configured to receive rotational and translational input. A switch, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the translational input. An optical sensor, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the rotational input. The watch also includes a processor positioned within the enclosure and configured to modify a graphical output of the display. The graphical output may be responsive to various inputs, including a touch input provided at the display, the translational input provided at the switch assembly, and the rotational input provided at the switch assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20160379767A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15262614

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely

IPC: H01H9/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2221/024 ,  H01H2221/028 ,  H01H2221/052 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2229/022 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04M1/236 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A sealed physical button for use with a portable electronic device that effectively presents ingress of liquids. Embodiments include a button cap having flange portions that interlock with complementary flanges from a button retainer. The button cap may also include a downward oriented central post, proportioned and oriented to interface with the top surface of a button attached to a bracket. The button retainer may include an aperture sized and positioned to receive the central post of the button cap. The button retainer may rest on a shelf within the electronic device housing such that the shelf interposes the bracket and the retainer to form a rigid seal.

公开(公告)号：US09505032B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US13831182

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Avi Hecht

IPC: B06B1/16 ,  B06B3/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: B06B3/00 ,  B06B1/164 ,  G06F3/016 ,  Y10T74/18552

Abstract: Systems and methods involving reconfigurable rotating masses are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a system having a motor and coupled weights attached to the motor. Operation of the motor rotates the coupled weights and the weights are dynamically reconfigurable to change the location of the center of mass relative to an axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及可重构旋转块的系统和方法。 一个实施例可以采用具有连接到电动机上的电动机和耦合重物的系统的形式。 电动机的操作使耦合的重物旋转，并且重量可动态地重新配置以改变质心相对于旋转轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20160339540A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15159573

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Charles J. Kuehmann ,  Christopher M. Werner ,  Colin M. Ely ,  James A. Wright

IPC: B23K20/227 ,  B32B15/01 ,  C23C2/04

CPC classification number: B32B15/013 ,  B23K2103/05 ,  B23K2103/08 ,  C23C2/04 ,  H01B1/02

Abstract: The methods including applying a corrosion resistant alloy to a metal substrate to create a bimetal blank. The bimetal blank can undergo a variety of shaping and machining operations to form the net shape and internal structures of the part. Further, the part can undergo a finishing operation (e.g. polishing) to create the desired cosmetic appearance on the exterior surfaces and remove any surface imperfections resulting from the shaping and machining operations.

Abstract translation: 所述方法包括将抗腐蚀合金施加到金属基底以产生双金属坯料。 双金属坯料可以进行各种成型和机械加工操作，以形成零件的网状和内部结构。 此外，该部件可以进行精加工操作（例如抛光）以在外表面上产生期望的美观外观并且去除由成形和机械加工操作引起的任何表面缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US20160258784A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15060069

申请日：2016-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paisith P. Boonsom ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Richard Ruh ,  Prashanth S. Holenarsipur ,  Colin M. Ely ,  William N. Pickeral ,  Jairam Manjunathaiah ,  David G. Havskjold ,  Anant Rai ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  Milind S. Bhagavat

IPC: G01D5/347

CPC classification number: G01D5/347 ,  G01D5/34715

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an optical encoder for an electronic device. The optical encoder includes a spindle and an encoded pattern disposed around a circumference of the spindle. The encoded pattern may include one or more surface features that create a direction-dependent reflective region.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了一种用于电子设备的光学编码器。 光学编码器包括主轴和设置在主轴的圆周周围的编码图案。 编码图案可以包括产生方向依赖反射区域的一个或多个表面特征。

公开(公告)号：US20150090576A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14038806

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely

IPC: H01H13/10 ,  H01H11/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/705 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2221/084 ,  H01H2229/024 ,  H01H2229/058 ,  H01H2229/064

Abstract: Button assemblies using curable foam shims are disclosed. A button assembly may include a housing, a button positioned within the housing, and a curable foam shim positioned within the housing, the foam shim transformable between a compressible state having a first thickness, to a rigid state having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness. In this manner, the foam shim can be used to adaptively fill the interior of a button assembly by adapting to the dimensions of various components within the button assembly. In another example, a button assembly is formed using a foam shim by curing from a first state having a first thickness to a second state having a second thickness greater than the first thickness. In this manner, the foam shim can be used to adaptively fill the interior of a button assembly by adapting to the dimensions of various components within the button assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用可固化泡沫垫片的按钮组件。 按钮组件可以包括壳体，位于壳体内的按钮和位于壳体内的可固化泡沫垫片，泡沫垫片可在具有第一厚度的可压缩状态之间转换成具有小于第一厚度的第二厚度的刚性状态 厚度。 以这种方式，泡沫垫片可以用于通过适应按钮组件内的各种部件的尺寸来自适应地填充按钮组件的内部。 在另一个示例中，使用泡沫垫片通过从具有第一厚度的第一状态固化到具有大于第一厚度的第二厚度的第二状态来形成按钮组件。 以这种方式，泡沫垫片可以用于通过适应按钮组件内的各种部件的尺寸来自适应地填充按钮组件的内部。

公开(公告)号：US20150041289A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14455375

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely

IPC: H01H3/12 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/00

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure includes an input module. The input module includes a switch, a rotatable and translatable input member operably connected to the switch and configured to actuate the switch, and an electrical contact operably connected to the switch and in electrical communication with the input member. During operation, the electrical connection between the input member and the electrical contact is maintained during translation and rotation of the input member. The input module may be used with a variety of electronic devices and can be used by a user to provide input to those devices.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一个实施例包括输入模块。 输入模块包括开关，可操作地连接到开关并被配置为致动开关的可旋转和可平移的输入构件，以及可操作地连接到开关并与输入构件电连通的电触头。 在操作期间，输入构件和电触点之间的电连接在输入构件的平移和旋转期间保持。 输入模块可以与各种电子设备一起使用，并且可以由用户使用来向这些设备提供输入。

公开(公告)号：US20250103008A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18957445

申请日：2024-11-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sameer Pandya ,  Antonio Herrera ,  Colin M. Ely

IPC: G04C3/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/332 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G21/08 ,  H01H19/08 ,  H01H19/14 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A switch module for an electronic device detects translational inputs and defines at least portion of a conductive path from an input surface of the electronic device to a processing unit of the electronic device. The switch module may be a component of a crown assembly for detecting rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs and/or biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The switch module may include a conductive dome and a friction guard that is positioned between the conductive dome and the actuation member of the crown assembly. The conductive dome and/or the friction guard may define at least a portion of the conductive path from the input surface to the processing unit.

公开(公告)号：US12189342B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US18484996

申请日：2023-10-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sameer Pandya ,  Antonio Herrera ,  Colin M. Ely

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/332 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G21/08 ,  H01H19/08 ,  H01H19/14 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A switch module for an electronic device detects translational inputs and defines at least portion of a conductive path from an input surface of the electronic device to a processing unit of the electronic device. The switch module may be a component of a crown assembly for detecting rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs and/or biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The switch module may include a conductive dome and a friction guard that is positioned between the conductive dome and the actuation member of the crown assembly. The conductive dome and/or the friction guard may define at least a portion of the conductive path from the input surface to the processing unit.

公开(公告)号：US12130672B1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17392029

申请日：2021-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Trevor J. Ness ,  James G. Horiuchi ,  Steven P. Cardinali

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F1/169 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H03K17/962

Abstract: A modular button assembly includes a button housing that may be disposed in an opening of an enclosure of an electronic device. The modular button assembly may include an input member that forms an exterior surface of the button housing and is configured to receive inputs, for example from a user of the electronic device. The modular button assembly may further include a sensor to detect the received inputs and transmit a signal to a processor of the electronic device. The modular button assembly may be configured such that disposing the button housing in the opening of the enclosure forms a seal that prevents contaminants from entering the button housing and the enclosure.