公开(公告)号：US20240210711A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18598973

申请日：2024-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Benjamin A. Shaffer ,  Jeremy C. Franklin

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G06K7/10316 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0141 ,  G02B2027/0156 ,  G02B2027/0169

Abstract: An electronic device includes a head mountable display having a sensor and a light seal removably connectable to the HMD. The light seal can include an identification feature detected by the sensor. In one example, the HMD includes a display screen configured to display a confirmatory image and the light seal can include a unique visual component corresponding to the confirmatory image. In another example, the HMD can include an optical lens connection feature and the sensor can detect a depth of the light seal.

公开(公告)号：US20240152218A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18403556

申请日：2024-01-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: Computing systems and input devices can include a chassis with a computing device and an input tool with a sensor, such as a pen- or rod-like input tool, that can be positioned relative to the chassis in multiple configurations. In one configuration, the tool can be spaced away from the chassis and its sensor output can cause a first output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. In another configuration, the tool can be contacting the chassis and its sensor output can cause a second output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. For example, an input tool can be stowed in a recess of a keyboard housing or device chassis, and the input tool can produce a first output when it is in the recess and a second input when it has been removed from the chassis.

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.