公开(公告)号：US20130118879A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13710207

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF ,  Pinida J. MOOLSINTONG ,  Joseph R. FISHER ,  Wendell SANDER ,  Erturk KOCALAR

IPC: H01H13/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2225/004 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2231/042 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/018 ,  H03K2217/96066

Abstract: Compact input devices formed on flexible substrates are disclosed. The input devices may be formed using three or more conducting layers. By including three or more conducting layers, the diameter of the input device may be minimized. In addition, to improve the flexibility of portions of the input device mounted, some portions of the input device may be made to have fewer layers than other portions of the input device.

公开(公告)号：US20230233929A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US18126321

申请日：2023-03-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Erin M. BOSCH ,  Stephen E. DEY ,  Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF ,  Sakoon JHAMB

IPC: A63F13/24 ,  H01R13/62 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: A63F13/24 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  G06F3/011

Abstract: Controller devices can provide a user with multiple modes of operation. For example, the user can hold and operate the controller device in a first configuration for control of a first device and/or first mode of a device (e.g. augmented reality or virtual reality programming), and the user can hold and operate controller segments of the controller device in a second configuration for control of a second device and/or second mode of a device (e.g. navigating an interface). The controller segments can be selectively engaged and disengaged to facilitate user operation in the different modes.

公开(公告)号：US20170336829A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15673354

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Emery A. SANFORD ,  Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF ,  Stephen B. LYNCH

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04L25/49

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04L25/4902 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160241945A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15023957

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Stephen P. ZADESKY ,  Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF ,  Samuel Bruce WEISS

IPC: H04R1/08 ,  H04R29/00 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/086 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R3/007 ,  H04R29/00 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: A sealed acoustic port in the housing of an electronic device facilitating the elimination of liquid within the port. The acoustic port may include a heating element that when actuated can expedite the evaporation process of liquids accumulated within the port.

Abstract translation: 在电子设备的壳体中的密封声学端口，其有助于消除端口内的液体。 声学端口可以包括加热元件，其在被致动时可以加速在端口内积聚的液体的蒸发过程。

公开(公告)号：US20160227600A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14915632

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Anna-Katrina SHEDLETSKY ,  Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF ,  Jaseem ALIYAR ,  Samuel Bruce WEISS

IPC: H04W76/04 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/80 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72577 ,  H04W76/27

Abstract: A wireless device configured to selectively enable and disable functionality when another wireless device that is paired to it is set to enable and disable functionality is provided. The wireless device can mirror the settings of a paired device such that when the paired device is set to airplane mode, the wireless device can automatically be set to airplane. Furthermore, when the airplane mode is disabled in the paired device, the wireless device can automatically disable its own airplane mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了被配置为当与其配对的另一无线设备被设置为启用和禁用功能时选择性地启用和禁用功能的无线设备。 无线设备可以镜像配对设备的设置，使得当配对设备设置为飞行模式时，无线设备可以自动设置为飞机。 此外，当配对设备中的飞行模式被禁用时，无线设备可以自动禁用自己的飞行模式。

公开(公告)号：US20160216801A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14915224

申请日：2014-03-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anna-Katrina SHEDLETSKY ,  Christopher WERNER ,  Colin M. ELY ,  Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A device including a mechanical input and a touch-sensitive surface for detecting one or more touch inputs and an input from the mechanical input. The touch-sensitive surface can include a first portion for detecting at least the touch inputs, and a second portion for detecting at least the mechanical input. The touch-sensitive surface can include a first portion for detecting at least the touch inputs and the mechanical input. The mechanical input can comprise an electrically conductive material, and the mechanical input can be detected based on capacitance measurements between the mechanical input and the touch-sensitive surface. The device can include a sensing element, the mechanical input can comprise an electrically insulating material, and the mechanical input can be detected based on capacitance measurements between the touch-sensitive surface and the sensing element. The device can include logic to differentiate between the touch inputs and the mechanical input.

Abstract translation: 一种包括用于检测一个或多个触摸输入的机械输入和触敏表面以及来自机械输入的输入的装置。 触敏表面可以包括用于至少检测触摸输入的第一部分和用于至少检测机械输入的第二部分。 触敏表面可以包括用于至少检测触摸输入和机械输入的第一部分。 机械输入可以包括导电材料，并且可以基于机械输入和触敏表面之间的电容测量来检测机械输入。 该装置可以包括感测元件，机械输入可以包括电绝缘材料，并且可以基于触敏表面和感测元件之间的电容测量来检测机械输入。 该装置可以包括用于区分触摸输入和机械输入的逻辑。

公开(公告)号：US20140092057A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13858603

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lakshman RATHNAM ,  Louis W. BOKMA ,  Fletcher R. ROTHKOPF ,  Andrea MUCIGNAT ,  Erturk KOCALAR ,  Benjamin LYON ,  Joseph R. FISHER

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A multi-dimensional scroll wheel is disclosed. Scroll wheel circuitry is provided to detect input gestures that traverse the center of the scroll wheel and to detect multi-touch input. The scroll wheel can include a first plurality of sensor elements arranged in a first closed loop and a second plurality of sensor elements arranged in a second closed loop, the first and second closed loops being concentrically arranged about the center of the scroll wheel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多维滚轮。 提供滚轮电路以检测穿过滚轮中心的输入手势并检测多点触摸输入。 滚轮可以包括布置在第一闭环中的第一多个传感器元件和布置在第二闭合回路中的第二多个传感器元件，第一和第二闭环围绕滚轮的中心同心布置。