公开(公告)号：US20180109659A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15593252

申请日：2017-05-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Xiao Ying ZHAO ,  Timothy S. LUI ,  Tyler B. CATER ,  Rasamy PHOUTHAVONG ,  Scott A. MYERS ,  Benjamin J. POPE ,  David A. HURRELL ,  Christopher R. XYDIS ,  Edward S. HUO ,  Richard Hung Minh DINH ,  Michael W. FIRKA ,  Martin J. AUCLAIR ,  Kurtis J. MUNDELL ,  Salome BAVETTA ,  Paul LEUTHEUSER ,  Hani ESMAEILI ,  Kevin M. FROESE ,  Ihtesham H. CHOWDHURY ,  Tang Yew TAN ,  Eric W. BATES ,  Yaocheng ZHANG

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01H9/04 ,  G04G17/08

CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H05K7/1461

Abstract: An electronic device having liquid-resistant modifications that prevent liquid ingress into an opening (or openings) in an enclosure of the electronic device is disclosed. For example, the electronic device may include a coating formed from a liquid-resistant material that is applied internally to the enclosure. The electronic device may further include a frame that carries a protective transparent layer designed to cover a display assembly. In order to secure the frame with the enclosure, the electronic device may include an adhesive assembly disposed over an outer perimeter of the coating. The adhesive assembly may include several adhesive parts initially separate from one another. However, with the adhesive parts between the frame and the enclosure, the adhesive parts can be compressed by the frame and the enclosure, causing the adhesive parts to expand and engage each other. As a result, the coating and the adhesive parts provide a seal against liquid.

公开(公告)号：US20170201826A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15266892

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yaocheng ZHANG ,  Benjamin J. POPE ,  Teodor DABOV

IPC: H04R1/44 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/44 ,  H04R1/023 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H05K5/0213 ,  H05K5/0217

Abstract: An electronic device having an assembly is disclosed. The assembly is designed to regulate fluid flow into the electronic device. The assembly may include a membrane having air-permeable and liquid-resistant properties. In other to protect the membrane, the assembly includes a support member and a compressible membrane. Also, the assembly may further include a first housing member and a second housing member that combine to surround the membrane. Each feature of the assembly may include an opening to allow air to pass the assembly. When disposed in an opening of the electronic device, the assembly allows the device to receive air that is used by an operational component in the electronic device. The assembly protects the operational component from liquid ingress while allowing the operational component to communicate with the environment external to the device. The operation component may include a microphone, an audio speaker, or a pressure sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20170045915A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14825160

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. POPE ,  Miguel C. CHRISTOPHY

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N21/41

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G01N21/41 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/041 ,  G01N2201/062 ,  G01N2291/0232 ,  G01N2291/0289 ,  G01N2291/105 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0418

Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for detecting and characterizing the formation of cracks in a display cover. Various types of sensors can be used to accomplish the described embodiments. For example, a touch sensor can be utilized for detection and characterization purposes. Alternatively, a crack detection specific sensor or sensors can be added to a device. In some embodiments, when formation of a crack is detected, a device having a sensor that detects a crack can adjust its behavior depending upon how the crack is characterized. For example, the device can be configured to notify a user of the device of any or all systems of the device that will be affected by the detected crack. In some embodiments, crack characterization data can be sent to a device manufacturer to improve subsequent device models.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于检测和表征显示盖中裂纹形成的方法和装置。 可以使用各种类型的传感器来完成所描述的实施例。 例如，可以使用触摸传感器进行检测和表征。 或者，可以向设备添加裂纹检测特定传感器或传感器。 在一些实施例中，当检测到裂纹的形成时，具有检测裂纹的传感器的装置可以根据裂纹的特征来调整其行为。 例如，该设备可以被配置为向设备的用户通知将被检测到的裂缝影响的设备的任何或所有系统。 在一些实施例中，裂纹表征数据可以被发送到设备制造商以改进随后的设备模型。