公开(公告)号：US20240103640A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18526194

申请日：2023-12-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michelle R. Goldberg ,  Kathleen A. Bergeron ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  William P. Yarak, III ,  Kevin C. Armendariz ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a low profile key for a keyboard having an overmolded support structure. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a key cap having an illuminable symbol. A support structure having a pair of overmolded wings may pivotally couple to the key cap. A switch housing may surround the support structure and connect each of the first and second wings. A tactile dome may be at least partially positioned within the switch housing and configured to bias the key cap upward. A sensing membrane may be positioned along an underside surface of the tactile dome and configured to trigger a switch event in response to a collapsing of the tactile dome caused by a depression of the key cap. A feature plate may be positioned below the sensing membrane. A light guide panel may define at least one light extraction feature that may be configured to propagate light toward the key cap and cause illumination of the illuminable symbol.

公开(公告)号：US20240100811A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18456450

申请日：2023-08-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Adam Y. Kollgaard

IPC: B32B27/06 ,  A42B7/00 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/28 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: B32B27/065 ,  A42B7/00 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/283 ,  G06F1/163 ,  B32B2307/724 ,  B32B2307/7376 ,  B32B2457/20

Abstract: A cushion assembly for a wearable electronic device includes a polymer structure and foam. The polymer structure can include a laminar portion defining a first aperture and a second aperture, a first tube structure extending from a peripheral edge of the first aperture, and a second tube structure extending from a peripheral edge of the second aperture. The foam can be disposed between the first tube structure and the second tube structure.

公开(公告)号：US20240094550A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US18456435

申请日：2023-08-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176

Abstract: An apparatus can include a head-mountable display, a facial interface, a connector between the head-mountable display and the facial interface, a cushion positioned proximate to the connector, and a wearable strap connected to at least one of the head-mountable display or the facial interface. In one example, the cushion includes an aluminum block with an air pocket. In another example, the cushion includes a foam cushion. In certain implementations, the foam cushion defines a channel, the connector being positioned within the channel. In other implementations, the foam cushion includes a foam torus, the connector being positioned inside a center hole of the foam torus.

公开(公告)号：US20240069595A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18388311

申请日：2023-11-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Keith J. Hendren ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0412

Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.

公开(公告)号：US20240069352A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18355791

申请日：2023-07-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Ian P. Colahan ,  Christopher T. Eubank ,  Christopher K. Ewy ,  Patrick T. Ryan ,  Emery A. Sanford ,  Robert D. Silfvast

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  A63F13/24 ,  H02J50/10

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  A63F13/24 ,  H02J50/10 ,  G02B2027/0169

Abstract: A system may include an electronic device such as a head-mounted device and a handheld controller for controlling the electronic device. The handheld controller may have a housing with an elongated shaft extending between first and second tip portions. The handheld controller may have power receiving circuitry configured to receive power from a power source. The power source may be incorporated into an electronic device such as a wireless charging dock or stick, a battery case, or a head-mounted device. The power source may supply power through terminals that form ohmic contacts with mating terminals in the finger device or may transmit power wirelessly using capacitive coupling or inductive charging arrangements. Magnets may be used to hold and align the elongated shaft of the handheld controller on the power source.

公开(公告)号：US20240061255A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18348561

申请日：2023-07-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Darshan R. Kasar ,  Samuel G. Smith ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Liam R. Martinez ,  Jonathan M. Anderson

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176

Abstract: An apparatus includes a display, a facial interface, and a connector between the display and the facial feature. The connector can include a stop.

公开(公告)号：US20240012256A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18209589

申请日：2023-06-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  John Cagle

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  H05K7/20954 ,  G02B2027/0154 ,  G02B2027/0161

Abstract: A head-mounted display device includes a device housing and a fan coupled to the device housing and configured to direct airflow within the device housing. The fan includes a fan housing, a motor hub, and a fan blade coupled to the motor hub. The fan blade has a first cross-section adjacent to the motor hub, a second cross-section outward of and adjacent to the first cross-section, and the first cross-section is smaller than the second cross-section such that an applied force to the device housing causes the fan blade to transition from an operable configuration to an inoperable configuration by deformation of the fan blade at the first cross-section.

公开(公告)号：US20240004206A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18342527

申请日：2023-06-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Liam R. Martinez ,  Samuel G. Smith ,  Adam Y. Kollgaard

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G02B2027/0154

Abstract: A head-mountable device includes a display portion having a housing and a display, a light seal extending from the housing and including offset from the housing by a distance, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the housing and the light seal and configured to alter the distance.

公开(公告)号：US20230384840A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18448081

申请日：2023-08-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Aidan N. Zimmerman ,  Michael Y. Cheung

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F2203/0331 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: An electronic device may have rigid members such as links in a strap that are joined by rotating joints. The joints may include friction hinges. In a head mounted device, straps may be folded for storage within an interior region in the housing of the head mounted device. A strap coupled to a wristwatch may have portions that fold to hide components mounted on the strap. A strap with two parallel strap portions may be configured to serve as a support for a cellular telephone or other device with a display. A strap can also be configured to tilt a display that is coupled to the strap to a desired viewing angle relative to a user's wrist. An electronic device may have multiple support structures that are joined by a friction hinge. The support structures may be used to clamp the device on a user's finger.

公开(公告)号：US11776258B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17945969

申请日：2022-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G06V20/20 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/22

CPC classification number: G06V20/20 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06V2201/07 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: A head-mounted device can be operated to detect and respond to a user's behavior. The head-mounted device can be regularly and frequently worn while the user performs regular daily tasks, allowing the head-mounted device to collect a large volume of data across a long duration of time. The head-mounted device can provide feedback that can guide and direct a user to correct actions.