公开(公告)号：US09437984B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14807604

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/658 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R24/28

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

公开(公告)号：US20180323552A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US16039183

申请日：2018-07-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a plug connector having a tab adapted to be inserted into a receptacle connector of a second device during a mating event, the tab including first and second opposing surfaces and a contact region formed at the first surface of the tab, the contact region including a plurality of contacts spaced apart along a first row, the plurality of contacts including a first contact, a power contact and a ground contact; a computer-readable memory having identification, configuration and authentication information relevant to the electronic device that can be communicated to the second device during a mating event stored therein; circuitry coupled to the first contact and configured to, after a mating event in which the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle connector, participate in a handshaking algorithm that includes receiving a command over the first contact from the second device and sending a response to the command that includes contact configuration information for the electronic device over the first contact to the second device; and power circuitry, coupled to the power contact, configured to deliver power to charge a device coupled to the electronic device via the plug connectors.

公开(公告)号：US10056719B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15948859

申请日：2018-04-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R107/00 ,  H04L12/40

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a plug connector having a tab adapted to be inserted into a receptacle connector of a second device during a mating event, the tab including first and second opposing surfaces and a contact region formed at the first surface of the tab, the contact region including a plurality of contacts spaced apart along a first row, the plurality of contacts including a first contact, a power contact and a ground contact; a computer-readable memory having identification, configuration and authentication information relevant to the electronic device that can be communicated to the second device during a mating event stored therein; circuitry coupled to the first contact and configured to, after a mating event in which the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle connector, participate in a handshaking algorithm that includes receiving a command over the first contact from the second device and sending a response to the command that includes contact configuration information for the electronic device over the first contact to the second device; and power circuitry, coupled to the power contact, configured to deliver power to charge a device coupled to the electronic device via the plug connectors.

公开(公告)号：US09979139B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15473480

申请日：2017-03-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a plug connector having a tab adapted to be inserted into a receptacle connector of a second device during a mating event, the tab including first and second opposing surfaces and a contact region formed at the first surface of the tab, the contact region including a plurality of contacts spaced apart along a first row, the plurality of contacts including a first contact, a power contact and a ground contact; a computer-readable memory having identification, configuration and authentication information relevant to the electronic device that can be communicated to the second device during a mating event stored therein; circuitry coupled to the first contact and configured to, after a mating event in which the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle connector, participate in a handshaking algorithm that includes receiving a command over the first contact from the second device and sending a response to the command that includes contact configuration information for the electronic device over the first contact to the second device; and power circuitry, coupled to the power contact, configured to deliver power to charge a device coupled to the electronic device via the plug connectors.

公开(公告)号：US08517766B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13679992

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器突片承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点中的每个单独的触点在接头或主体内电连接到第二多个触点中的对应触点。 在一些实施例中，彼此直接相对的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 在一些其他实施例中，彼此处于紧密关系的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20130149911A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13761001

申请日：2013-02-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/516

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点中的每个单独的触点在接头或主体内电连接到第二多个触点中的对应触点。 在一些实施例中，彼此直接相对的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 在一些其他实施例中，彼此处于紧密关系的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：US11294473B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-05

申请号：US16912616

申请日：2020-06-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Felix J. Alvarez

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/04

Abstract: Embodiments of electronic wristwatches are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an electronic wristband can provide additional electrical circuitry or devices that can be made available for use as or with an electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device can be a mobile electronic device that can be removably coupled to the electronic wristband which provides the additional circuitry or devices. Advantageously, the electronic device can utilize the additional electrical circuitry or devices provided within the electronic wristband to augment the capabilities of the electronic device. In another embodiment, the electronic device can be integrally formed with the electronic wristband which provides the additional circuitry or devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160359279A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15182561

申请日：2016-06-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H01R24/28

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点中的每个单独的触点在接头或主体内电连接到第二多个触点中的对应触点。 在一些实施例中，彼此直接相对的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 在一些其他实施例中，彼此处于紧密关系的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：US09106031B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US14137824

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/658 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6588

CPC classification number: H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L12/40078

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点中的每个单独的触点在接头或主体内电连接到第二多个触点中的对应触点。 在一些实施例中，彼此直接相对的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 在一些其他实施例中，彼此处于紧密关系的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20140313128A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14326292

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Felix Alvarez

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/016 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/04

Abstract: Embodiments of electronic wristwatches are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an electronic wristband can provide additional electrical circuitry or devices that can be made available for use as or with an electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device can be a mobile electronic device that can be removably coupled to the electronic wristband which provides the additional circuitry or devices. Advantageously, the electronic device can utilize the additional electrical circuitry or devices provided within the electronic wristband to augment the capabilities of the electronic device. In another embodiment, the electronic device can be integrally formed with the electronic wristband which provides the additional circuitry or devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了电子手表的实施例。 根据一个实施例，电子腕带可以提供附加的电路或可以用作电子设备或与电子设备一起使用的设备。 在一个实施例中，电子设备可以是可移除地耦合到提供附加电路或设备的电子腕带的移动电子设备。 有利地，电子设备可以利用提供在电子腕带内的附加电路或设备来增加电子设备的能力。 在另一个实施例中，电子设备可以与提供附加电路或设备的电子腕带整体形成。