公开(公告)号：US07055160B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10327717

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Tang Yew Tan ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Tang Yew Tan ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: G11B33/02 ,  E05F11/38

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  E05D15/40 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G11B33/027

Abstract: A computer is disclosed. The computer includes a housing having an opening. The computer also includes a door that is movably coupled to the housing via a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism allows the door to move between a closed position where the door is placed against the housing and in front of the opening to prevent access therethrough, and an opened position where the door is placed away from the opening to allow access therethrough. The computer further includes a gimbal mechanism that allows the door to move relative to the linkage mechanism while constraining the door to the linkage mechanism. The gimbal mechanism provides a tight fit between the door and the housing when the door is in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算机。 计算机包括具有开口的壳体。 计算机还包括通过连杆机构可移动地联接到壳体的门。 联动机构允许门在门被放置在关闭壳体的关闭位置和开口前面的位置之间移动以防止通过其中的门，以及打开的位置，其中门被放置离开开口以允许通过其中。 该计算机还包括一个万向架机构，允许门相对于连杆机构移动，同时将门限制在连接机构上。 当门处于关闭位置时，万向节机构在门和壳体之间提供紧密配合。

公开(公告)号：US08727611B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13199108

申请日：2011-08-17

Applicant: Brian Huppi ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Fred Bould ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

Inventor： Brian Huppi ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Fred Bould ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01K17/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01K1/08 ,  G01K1/16 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: Provided according to one or more embodiments is a thermostat having a housing, the housing including a forward-facing surface, the thermostat comprising a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor disposed inside the housing for sensing occupancy in the vicinity of the thermostat. The PIR motion sensor has a radiation receiving surface and is able to detect the lateral movement of an occupant in front of the forward-facing surface of the housing. The thermostat further comprises a grille member having one or more openings and included along the forward-facing surface of the housing, the grille member being placed over the radiation receiving surface of the PIR motion sensor. The grille member is configured and dimensioned to visually conceal and protect the PIR motion sensor disposed inside the housing, the visual concealment promoting a visually pleasing quality of the thermostat, while at the same time permitting the PIR motion sensor to effectively detect the lateral movement of the occupant. In one embodiment, the grille member openings are slit-like openings oriented along a substantially horizontal direction.

Abstract translation: 根据一个或多个实施例提供的是具有壳体的恒温器，壳体包括前向表面，恒温器包括设置在壳体内部的被动红外（PIR）运动传感器，用于感测恒温器附近的占用。 PIR运动传感器具有辐射接收表面，并且能够检测乘员在壳体的前向表面前方的横向移动。 恒温器还包括格栅部件，该格栅部件具有一个或多个开口并且沿着壳体的面向前的表面包括格栅部件，放置在PIR运动传感器的辐射接收表面上。 格栅构件的构造和尺寸被设计为可视地隐藏和保护设置在壳体内部的PIR运动传感器，视觉隐藏促进了视觉上令人满意的恒温器质量，同时允许PIR运动传感器有效地检测 乘客。 在一个实施例中，格栅构件开口是沿着基本上水平的方向定向的狭缝状开口。

公开(公告)号：US08456330B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12239652

申请日：2008-09-26

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

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

IPC: H03M11/00

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：US20120115414A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13294739

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B7/24 ,  H04B1/034

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: Wireless transmission of media from a media player is provided. A handheld media player includes a storage medium for storing a plurality of media items, a user interface for selecting one or more of the media items, a playback device for playing a selected media item for a user of the handheld media player, and a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item to one or more media devices. The wireless transmitter can be configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item while the playback device plays the selected media item for the user of the handheld media player.

Abstract translation: 提供来自媒体播放器的媒体的无线传输。 手持式媒体播放器包括用于存储多个媒体项目的存储介质，用于选择一个或多个媒体项目的用户界面，用于播放用于手持媒体播放器的用户的所选媒体项目的回放设备，以及无线 发射机被配置为将所选择的媒体项目无线发送到一个或多个媒体设备。 无线发射机可以被配置为在播放设备播放所选择的媒体播放器的用户时，无线地传输所选择的媒体项目。

公开(公告)号：US20120052745A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13288876

申请日：2011-11-03

Applicant: Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: H01R27/00 ,  G11B19/027 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: A connector interface system for a communication device is disclosed. The interface includes a docking connector. The docking connector includes first make/last break contacts that minimize internal damage to the internal electronics. The docking connector also includes specific keying arrangement to prevent noncompliant connectors from being plugged in, and thereby minimizes potential damage to the multi-communication device. The connector interface system also includes a remote connector which provides for the ability to output audio, input audio, provides I/O serial protocol, and to provide an output video. Embodiments of the present invention allow for a standard headphone cable to be plugged in but also for special remote control cables, microphone cables, video cables could be utilized in such a system. The connector interface system also includes a serial protocol to control device features. These controls help a user sort and search for data more efficiently within the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通信设备的连接器接口系统。 该接口包括对接连接器。 对接连接器包括使内部电子元件的内部损坏最小化的第一制动/最后断路触点。 对接连接器还包括特定的键控布置，以防止不符合的连接器被插入，从而最小化对多通信设备的潜在损害。 连接器接口系统还包括远程连接器，其提供输出音频，输入音频，提供I / O串行协议以及提供输出视频的能力。 本发明的实施例允许标准耳机线被插入，但是也可以用于特殊的遥控电缆，麦克风电缆，视频电缆可用于这种系统中。 连接器接口系统还包括用于控制设备特征的串行协议。 这些控件可帮助用户在设备中更有效地排序和搜索数据。

公开(公告)号：US08082376B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12424432

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: H01R27/00 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: An interface and protocol allow a media player to communicate with external accessories over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a number of accessory lingoes. Examples of accessory lingoes include a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, an RF transmitter lingo, and an extended interface lingo.

Abstract translation: 接口和协议允许媒体播放器通过传输链路与外部附件进行通信。 该协议包括核心协议功能和许多附件语言。 附件语言的示例包括麦克风语音，简单的遥控语言，显示器远程语音，射频发射器语言和扩展接口语言。

公开(公告)号：US07779185B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US12424426

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Philip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Philip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: G06F13/409 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: An interface and protocol allow a media player to communicate with external accessories over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a number of accessory lingoes. Examples of accessory lingoes include a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, an RF transmitter lingo, and an extended interface lingo.

Abstract translation: 接口和协议允许媒体播放器通过传输链路与外部附件进行通信。 该协议包括核心协议功能和许多附件语言。 附件语言的示例包括麦克风语音，简单的遥控语言，显示器远程语音，射频发射器语言和扩展接口语言。

公开(公告)号：US07751853B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US12418439

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zedesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zedesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection. Yet another aspect of the media player system pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种连接器，其包括壳体和安装在壳体内的多个空间分离的触点。 第一组联系人针对第一功能性，第二组联系指向与第一功能不同的第二功能。

公开(公告)号：US20100167574A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12652637

申请日：2010-01-05

Applicant: Evans Hankey ,  Rico Zorkendorfer ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Stephen Zadesky

Inventor： Evans Hankey ,  Rico Zorkendorfer ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Stephen Zadesky

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/6276 ,  H01R13/6582

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus socket-equipped arrangement (USB-SEA) configured for mating with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug having a plug metal housing and an aperture disposed in the plug metal housing. The arrangement includes a plug-receiving cavity configured to receive the USB plug. The arrangement further includes a spring-loaded mechanism disposed within the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is biased toward an interior region of the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is also configured to slide along the connector metal housing of the USB plug when the USB plug is inserted into the plug-receiving cavity and to movably mate with the aperture disposed in the plug metal housing when the USB plug is in a terminal mating position with the USB socket assembly. The spring-loaded mechanism represents one of a spring-loaded ball and a spring-loaded pin.

Abstract translation: 通用串行总线插座配置（USB-SEA）被配置为与具有插头金属外壳和设置在插头金属外壳中的孔的通用串行总线（USB）插头配合。 该装置包括被配置为接收USB插头的插头接收腔。 该装置还包括设置在插头接收腔内的弹簧加载机构。 弹簧加载机构偏向插头接收腔的内部区域。 弹簧加载机构还被配置为当USB插头插入插头接收腔中时沿着USB插头的连接器金属外壳滑动，并且当USB插头处于USB插头时，可移动地与设置在插头金属外壳中的孔配合 与USB插座组件的端子配合位置。 弹簧加载机构表示弹簧加载球和弹簧加载销中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US07641498B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US12464077

申请日：2009-05-11

Applicant: Evans Hankey ,  Rico Zorkendorfer ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Stephen Zadesky

Inventor： Evans Hankey ,  Rico Zorkendorfer ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Stephen Zadesky

IPC: H01R13/625 ,  H01R4/50

CPC classification number: H01R13/6276 ,  H01R13/6582

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus socket-equipped arrangement (USB-SEA) configured for mating with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug having a plug metal housing and an aperture disposed in the plug metal housing. The arrangement includes a plug-receiving cavity configured to receive the USB plug. The arrangement further includes a spring-loaded mechanism disposed within the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is biased toward an interior region of the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is also configured to slide along the connector metal housing of the USB plug when the USB plug is inserted into the plug-receiving cavity and to movably mate with the aperture disposed in the plug metal housing when the USB plug is in a terminal mating position with the USB socket assembly. The spring-loaded mechanism represents one of a spring-loaded ball and a spring-loaded pin.

Abstract translation: 通用串行总线插座配置（USB-SEA）被配置为与具有插头金属外壳和设置在插头金属外壳中的孔的通用串行总线（USB）插头配合。 该装置包括被配置为接收USB插头的插头接收腔。 该装置还包括设置在插头接收腔内的弹簧加载机构。 弹簧加载机构偏向插头接收腔的内部区域。 弹簧加载机构还被配置为当USB插头插入插头接收腔中时沿着USB插头的连接器金属外壳滑动，并且当USB插头处于USB插头时，可移动地与设置在插头金属外壳中的孔配合 与USB插座组件的端子配合位置。 弹簧加载机构表示弹簧加载球和弹簧加载销中的一个。