公开(公告)号：US20180203482A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15922769

申请日：2018-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David I. NAZZARO ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Javier MENDEZ

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H02J7/02 ,  G04C10/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G21/04 ,  G04G19/10 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J50/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/163 ,  A61B5/681 ,  G04C10/00 ,  G04G19/10 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G21/025 ,  G04G21/04 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: An auxiliary electronic device attachable to a wearable electronic device. The auxiliary device includes a housing, electronic circuitry within the housing, and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the auxiliary electronic device to the wearable device while the device is being worn by a user. In some embodiments the electronic circuitry includes a power transmitting unit that can wirelessly transmit power to charge a rechargeable battery within the wearable electronic device. In some embodiments the attachment mechanism includes a pair of lugs that extend, from opposite ends of the housing, above the housing towards a center of the auxiliary device and are adapted to fit within corresponding recesses of the wearable electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20200244262A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-30

申请号：US16845694

申请日：2020-04-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Adam T. CLAVELLE ,  Sameer PANDYA ,  Sherry TANG

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: A touch and force sensitive rocker switch or button array for a portable electronic device can include multiple dome switches or force sensors, as well as a capacitive sensing surface that can detect finger location and swipes. A cosmetic surface can cover the entire elongated switch/button and portions of device housing proximate the button, and can be configured to transfer each of multiple types of input there through to the button and also provide a seal to the device housing interior. The cosmetic surface can be a flexible polymer to allow local deformation, and/or the entire surface can tilt or bend to permit inputs to transfer there through. The elongated button/switch can be raised from a surface of the device, and can be located along a side of the device, with a front face of the device being a touchscreen, such as for a smart phone or watch.

公开(公告)号：US20190082800A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16197100

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrzej T. BARANSKI ,  Serhan O. ISIKMAN ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Steven J. MARTISAUSKAS ,  David I. NAZZARO

IPC: A44C5/20 ,  A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A45F5/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/2071 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A61B5/681

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting the fit of a wearable electronic device are disclosed. In many embodiments, a tensioner associated with a wearable electronic device can control one or more actuators that are mechanically coupled to either the housing or to a band attached to the wearable electronic device. In one example, in response to a signal to increase the tightness of the band, the tensioner can cause the actuator(s) to increase the tension within the band.

公开(公告)号：US20190076089A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15700808

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Trevor J. NESS ,  Tobias J. HARRISON-NOONAN ,  William H. GREENBAUM ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Guocheng SHAO ,  Guanyi GAO ,  Christopher M. WERNER ,  Phil M. HOBSON

IPC: A61B5/00

Abstract: An assembly for a consumer product, such as a wristwatch or other wearable electronic device, can securely retain a cover member against a housing of the product. A retaining member from within the housing can engage and secure the cover member to provide a fluid barrier. The cover member can include a window or other components of a sensor device. The parts can be easily disassembled without causing permanent damage.

公开(公告)号：US20180083620A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15269951

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Adam T. CLAVELLE ,  Sameer PANDYA ,  Sherry TANG

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/06 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H03K17/9618 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H03K17/962

Abstract: A touch and force sensitive rocker switch or button array for a portable electronic device can include multiple dome switches or force sensors, as well as a capacitive sensing surface that can detect finger location and swipes. A cosmetic surface can cover the entire elongated switch/button and portions of device housing proximate the button, and can be configured to transfer each of multiple types of input there through to the button and also provide a seal to the device housing interior. The cosmetic surface can be a flexible polymer to allow local deformation, and/or the entire surface can tilt or bend to permit inputs to transfer there through. The elongated button/switch can be raised from a surface of the device, and can be located along a side of the device, with a front face of the device being a touchscreen, such as for a smart phone or watch.