公开(公告)号：US09971305B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15829509

申请日：2017-12-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: G04B27/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/00

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure includes an input module. The input module includes a switch, a rotatable and translatable input member operably connected to the switch and configured to actuate the switch, and an electrical contact operably connected to the switch and in electrical communication with the input member. During operation, the electrical connection between the input member and the electrical contact is maintained during translation and rotation of the input member. The input module may be used with a variety of electronic devices and can be used by a user to provide input to those devices.

公开(公告)号：US09952558B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US15064057

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely

IPC: G04B3/04 ,  G04B37/10 ,  G05G9/04 ,  G05G1/02 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G05G5/05 ,  G05G25/04 ,  G04G21/00 ,  H01H25/06 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G04B37/08 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04B27/02

CPC classification number: G04B37/106 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04B27/02 ,  G04B37/081 ,  G04C3/005 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G05G1/025 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G05G5/05 ,  G05G9/04 ,  G05G25/04 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H25/065 ,  H01H2300/016

Abstract: An electronic device has a housing and a rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The housing has an aperture and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism has a shaft positioned at least partially within the aperture and a manipulation structure coupled to the shaft. The manipulation structure may be manipulated to rotationally and translationally move the shaft to provide rotational and translational input to the electronic device. A compressible seal is positioned in a gap between the housing and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The compressible seal may resist and/or prevent passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or obscure one or more internal components. The compressible seal may be configured to collapse or bend when the rotatable and translatable member translates.

公开(公告)号：US09886006B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US15261901

申请日：2016-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Christopher Matthew Werner ,  John B. Morrell ,  Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01D5/241

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/004 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

公开(公告)号：US09836025B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15637949

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: G04B27/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/00 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a watch having a touch-sensitive display and a switch assembly positioned along or within an enclosure. The switch assembly includes a shaft extending into an opening of the enclosure and is configured to receive rotational and translational input. A first sensor, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the rotational input. A second sensor, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the translational input. The watch also includes a touch-sensitive display configured to receive touch input and to depict a graphical output of the watch. The graphical output may be responsive to various inputs, including a touch input provided at the display, the translational input provided at the switch assembly, and the rotational input provided at the switch assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09753436B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14966719

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Christopher Matthew Werner ,  John B. Morrell ,  Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04B3/04 ,  H01H35/00 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01D5/241

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/004 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

公开(公告)号：US20170011873A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15261904

申请日：2016-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: H01H25/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure includes an input module. The input module includes a switch, a rotatable and translatable input member operably connected to the switch and configured to actuate the switch, and an electrical contact operably connected to the switch and in electrical communication with the input member. During operation, the electrical connection between the input member and the electrical contact is maintained during translation and rotation of the input member. The input module may be used with a variety of electronic devices and can be used by a user to provide input to those devices.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一个实施例包括输入模块。 输入模块包括开关，可操作地连接到开关并被配置为致动开关的可旋转和可平移的输入构件，以及可操作地连接到开关并与输入构件电连通的电触头。 在操作期间，输入构件和电触点之间的电连接在输入构件的平移和旋转期间保持。 输入模块可以与各种电子设备一起使用，并且可以由用户使用来向这些设备提供输入。

公开(公告)号：US09420074B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14271374

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  David Glenn Havskjold ,  Emery A. Sanford ,  Tyson Benner Manullang

IPC: H05K13/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/24

CPC classification number: H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/24 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H05K13/0015 ,  Y10T29/49897 ,  Y10T29/53265

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of installing a component in an electronic device is described. A light source shines a light through an aperture of on one end of the electronic device. A light sensor positioned on the opposite end moves with a fixture having the component. When the light sensor determines a central portion of the light, the fixture and the component may be aligned with the aperture of the electronic device, and the fixture installs the component. In another embodiment, a method of detecting proper installment of the component is described. A microphone may be used to detect sound transmission from a speaker which transmits sound through the aperture. If the microphone detects sounds from an interface region between the component and the housing, the component is not properly installed.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，描述了在电子设备中安装组件的方法。 光源通过电子设备一端的孔眼照射光。 位于相对端的光传感器与具有该部件的夹具一起移动。 当光传感器确定光的中心部分时，固定装置和部件可以与电子装置的孔对准，并且夹具安装部件。 在另一个实施例中，描述了检测组件的适当安装的方法。 可以使用麦克风来检测从通过孔传播声音的扬声器的声音传输。 如果麦克风从组件和外壳之间的接口区域中检测到声音，则组件未正确安装。

公开(公告)号：US20160098016A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14966719

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Christopher Matthew Werner ,  John B. Morrell ,  Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04G21/08

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/004 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

公开(公告)号：US20150282304A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14226593

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/03 ,  H05K1/11

CPC classification number: H05K1/0281 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/0284 ,  H05K1/0326 ,  H05K1/0346 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K3/0061 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K2201/0129 ,  H05K2201/0154 ,  H05K2201/0187 ,  H05K2201/0305 ,  H05K2201/055 ,  H05K2201/057 ,  H05K2201/09109 ,  H05K2201/09872 ,  H05K2201/0999 ,  H05K2201/10128 ,  H05K2201/10409 ,  H05K2201/2009 ,  H05K2203/0126 ,  H05K2203/013 ,  H05K2203/1194 ,  H05K2203/1327 ,  H05K2203/1366

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with printed circuits. Electrical components may be interconnected using signal paths formed from metal traces in the printed circuits. The printed circuits may include flexible printed circuits with bent configurations. The flexible printed circuits may be provided with integral bend retention structures. A bend retention structure may be formed from a polymer layer, a solder layer, a stiffener formed from metal or polymer that is attached to flexible printed circuit layers with adhesive, a conformal plastic coating that covers exposed metal traces at a bend, a metal stiffener with screw holes, a shape memory alloy, a portion of a flexible printed circuit dielectric substrate layer with a reduced elongation at yield value, or combinations of these structures. The bend retention structure maintains a bend in a bent flexible printed circuit.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有印刷电路。 电气部件可以使用由印刷电路中的金属迹线形成的信号路径互连。 印刷电路可以包括具有弯曲构型的柔性印刷电路。 柔性印刷电路可以设置有整体弯曲保持结构。 弯曲保持结构可以由聚合物层，焊料层，由金属或聚合物形成的加强件形成，金属或聚合物通过粘合剂附接到柔性印刷电路层，保形塑料涂层覆盖弯曲处的暴露的金属迹线，金属加强件 具有螺孔，形状记忆合金，柔性印刷电路电介质基底层的一部分，屈服值下降的伸长率或这些结构的组合。 弯曲保持结构在弯曲的柔性印刷电路中保持弯曲。