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公开(公告)号:US20160103496A1
公开(公告)日:2016-04-14
申请号:US14867376
申请日:2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Daniel D. Sunshine , Ron A. Hopkinson , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , William F. Leggett , Patrick Kessler
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/02
CPC classification number: G06F3/017 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/016 , G06F3/0213 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/04886 , G06F2203/04102 , G06F2203/04106
Abstract: A dynamic input surface for an electronic device and a method of reconfiguring the same is disclosed. The input surface has a partially-flexible metal contact portion defining an input area, and a group of indicators. The indicators may be group of holes extending through the contact portion. The group of holes may be selectively illuminated based on a gesture performed on the contact portion. A size of the input area may be dynamically varied based on the gesture. Additionally, the group of indicators indicates a boundary of the input area.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的动态输入表面及其重新配置的方法。 输入表面具有限定输入区域的部分柔性金属接触部分和一组指示器。 指示器可以是延伸穿过接触部分的孔组。 可以基于在接触部分上执行的手势来选择性地照亮一组孔。 可以基于手势来动态地改变输入区域的大小。 另外,这组指标表示输入区域的边界。
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公开(公告)号:US20150286255A1
公开(公告)日:2015-10-08
申请号:US14247027
申请日:2014-04-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Bradley J. Hamel , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 , E05D11/082 , E05D2011/085 , E05Y2900/606 , Y10T29/24
Abstract: Variable friction clutch structures are described. In particular embodiments, the variable friction clutch structures are used to provide smooth and consistent movement of hinge assemblies of portable computers. The variable friction clutch can be configured to transition between a high frictional resistance mode and a low frictional resistance mode. In some embodiments, the variable friction clutches include cam systems. In some embodiments, the variable friction clutches include threaded shaft systems. In some embodiments, the variable friction clutches include mechanical linkage systems. In some embodiments, two or more variable friction clutches are included within a single hinge assembly for a portable computer. A space-saving wire clutch that can be used alone or in combination with the variable friction clutches is disclosed.
Abstract translation: 描述了可变摩擦离合器结构。 在具体实施例中,可变摩擦离合器结构用于提供便携式计算机的铰链组件的平稳和一致的运动。 可变摩擦离合器可以构造成在高摩擦阻力模式和低摩擦阻力模式之间转变。 在一些实施例中,可变摩擦离合器包括凸轮系统。 在一些实施例中,可变摩擦离合器包括螺纹轴系统。 在一些实施例中,可变摩擦离合器包括机械联动系统。 在一些实施例中,用于便携式计算机的单个铰链组件中包括两个或多个可变摩擦离合器。 公开了可单独使用或与可变摩擦离合器组合使用的节省空间的线性离合器。
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公开(公告)号:US20150193038A1
公开(公告)日:2015-07-09
申请号:US14660800
申请日:2015-03-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett William Degner , Patrick Kessler , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Bartley K. Andre , Matthew P. Casebolt
IPC: G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/041 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/042 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04105 , H01H25/041
Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括能够检测靠近物体的可移动触敏轨迹板,以产生跟踪控制信号。 输入装置还包括移动指示器,其能够检测可移动轨迹板的移动,以便产生一个或多个其他控制信号(例如,按钮信号)。 控制信号可用于在可操作地耦合到输入设备的电子设备中执行动作。
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公开(公告)号:US20140085556A1
公开(公告)日:2014-03-27
申请号:US13628811
申请日:2012-09-27
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor: Victor H. Yin , Jun Qi , Dinesh C. Mathew , Shih-Chang Chang , Cheng Chen , John Z. Zhong , Wei Chen , Adam T. Garelli , Bryan W. Posner , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg
IPC: G02F1/136
CPC classification number: G02F1/133528 , G02F1/13454 , G02F1/1362 , G02F1/136209 , G02F2001/133388 , G02F2001/133541 , G02F2001/133562
Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display that has a layer of liquid crystal material interposed between a color filter layer and a thin-film-transistor layer. The thin-film-transistor layer may have a substrate with an upper surface and a lower surface. A circular polarizer may be formed on the upper surface. Thin-film transistor circuitry such as gate driver circuitry may be formed on the lower surface. A display driver circuit may be mounted on an inactive border region of the lower surface of the thin-film transistor substrate. Display pixels may form an array in a central active region of the display. A grid of metal gate and data lines may distribute signals from the display driver circuit and gate driver circuitry to the display pixels. A grid of non-reflecting lines may be interposed between the grid of metal lines and the lower surface.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有介于滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层之间的液晶材料层的显示器。 薄膜晶体管层可以具有具有上表面和下表面的基板。 可以在上表面上形成圆偏振器。 诸如栅极驱动器电路的薄膜晶体管电路可以形成在下表面上。 显示驱动器电路可以安装在薄膜晶体管基板的下表面的无效边界区域上。 显示像素可以在显示器的中心活动区域中形成阵列。 金属栅极和数据线的栅格可以将信号从显示驱动器电路和栅极驱动器电路分配到显示像素。 非反射线的网格可以插入金属线格栅和下表面之间。
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公开(公告)号:US20250103095A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-27
申请号:US18974481
申请日:2024-12-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J. Hendren , Paul X. Wang , Adam T. Garelli , Brett W. Degner , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Dinesh C. Mathew
Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.
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公开(公告)号:US20220326777A1
公开(公告)日:2022-10-13
申请号:US17843756
申请日:2022-06-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Ron A. Hopkinson , Asif Hussain , Dinesh C. Mathew , Mikael M. Silvanto , Chang Zhang , Zheng Gao , Robert Y. Cao , Keith J. Hendren , Bryan W. Posner , Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque , Alex J. Lehmann
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F1/16 , H03K17/96 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , G06F3/04886 , G06F3/0354 , H03K17/94 , G06F3/02 , H03K17/98 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06V40/10 , G06F3/0488 , H01L41/09 , H01H13/703 , H01H13/705
Abstract: A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.
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公开(公告)号:US11448908B1
公开(公告)日:2022-09-20
申请号:US16261408
申请日:2019-01-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Shih-Chyuan Fan Jiang , Paul V. Johnson , Se Hyun Ahn , Cheng Chen , Yuan Chen , Hyungryul Choi , Zhibing Ge , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Dinesh C. Mathew , Hyunmin A. Song , Chaohao Wang , Jiaying Wu
IPC: G02F1/13 , G06F3/01 , G09G3/36 , G02F1/167 , G02F1/1676 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/1347 , G02F1/1677
Abstract: A display may have display layers that form an array of pixels. An angle-of-view adjustment layer may overlap the display layers. The angle-of-view adjustment layer may include an array of adjustable louvers that move from a first position in which the angle of view of the display is restricted for a private viewing mode and a second position in which the angle of view of the display is not restricted for a normal viewing mode. The louvers may contain electrophoretic particles. The louvers may be tapered and may have a width at one end that is less than ten microns. The electrophoretic particles may form isolated clusters on a lower substrate in normal viewing mode to increase the transmittance of the display in normal viewing mode. The angle-of-view adjustment layer may be a second liquid crystal display layer that is used to block off-axis light.
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公开(公告)号:US11416082B1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-16
申请号:US15964164
申请日:2018-04-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque , Dinesh C. Mathew , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Mikael M. Silvanto
IPC: H01H9/18 , G06F3/02 , G06F1/16 , F21Y115/10 , F21V7/28
Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure, a substrate within the enclosure, a keycap support mechanism, and a keycap supported by the keycap support mechanism and movable relative to the substrate. The keycap includes a body, a mask layer defining a glyph opening, and a semitransparent mirror layer positioned within the glyph opening. The electronic device also includes a light source configured to direct light through the semitransparent mirror layer.
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公开(公告)号:US11366523B2
公开(公告)日:2022-06-21
申请号:US15931192
申请日:2020-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Ron A. Hopkinson , Asif Hussain , Dinesh C. Mathew , Mikael M. Silvanto , Chang Zhang , Zheng Gao , Robert Y. Cao , Keith J. Hendren , Bryan W. Posner , Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque , Alex J. Lehmann
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F1/16 , H03K17/96 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , G06F3/04886 , G06F3/0354 , H03K17/94 , G06F3/02 , H03K17/98 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06V40/10 , G06F3/0488 , H01L41/09 , H01H13/703 , H01H13/705 , G06F1/26 , H01H3/12
Abstract: A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.
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公开(公告)号:US11073954B2
公开(公告)日:2021-07-27
申请号:US15261847
申请日:2016-09-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. Silvanto , Erik A. Zweigle , Jun Qi , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Robert Y. Cao , Bartley K. Andre , Molly J. Anderson , ByoungSuk Kim , Dinesh C. Mathew , Victor H. Yin
IPC: G06F3/023 , G06F3/02 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/0354
Abstract: Embodiments related to an electronic device having an adaptive input row. The adaptive input row may be positioned within an opening of a device and include a cover for receiving a touch and a display that is configured to present an adaptable set of indicia. The adaptive input row may also include one or more sensors for detecting the location of a touch and/or the magnitude of a force of the touch. The adaptive input row may be positioned adjacent or proximate to a keyboard of the electronic device.
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