公开(公告)号：US10381881B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US16122766

申请日：2018-09-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Makiko K. Brzezinski ,  Stefan A. Kowalski ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Morgan T. McClure ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Trevor J. Ness ,  Peter J. Kardassakis ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Rex Tyler Ehman

IPC: H01F27/42 ,  H01F37/00 ,  H01F38/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  A61B5/00

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe a wireless power receiving system for an electronic device includes: a first inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a first frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a first direction; and a second inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a second frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a second direction, wherein the first frequency is different than the second frequency.

公开(公告)号：US10335979B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US14868560

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Inori Iwata ,  David I. Nazzaro

IPC: B28B1/14 ,  B28B1/24 ,  B28B1/48 ,  C04B35/48 ,  B28B11/24 ,  B28B11/12 ,  H05K5/00 ,  B28D1/14 ,  B28B11/08 ,  H04M1/02

Abstract: A ceramic part and methods for making the ceramic part are disclosed. A green body or non-sintered part may be formed using a casting or molding process. The green body may not be sintered or may be partially sintered before machining one or more features into a surface of the green body. After machining, the component may be fully sintered to create a hardened ceramic component.

公开(公告)号：US20240375181A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18784470

申请日：2024-07-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony D. Prescenzi ,  Abhijeet Misra ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Eric W. Hamann ,  Isabel Yang ,  Brian M. Gable ,  James A. Yurko

IPC: B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/66 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A 3D printed metallic structure can include an elongated body defining an orifice, the elongated body divisible into a plurality of sectioned elements. The plurality of sectioned elements configured for use a housing or enclosures of electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US12104929B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US16750946

申请日：2020-01-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Christopher M. Werner ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen N. Sweet ,  Sriram Moorthy ,  Huan Peng

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G01D5/165 ,  G01D5/241 ,  G04B3/04

CPC classification number: G01D5/1655 ,  G01D5/2412 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04G21/00

Abstract: A compact crown for an electronic device such as an electronic watch, including a set of wipers capable of determining a rotation angle, rotation direction, or rotation speed, is disclosed. The set of wipers is in contact with at least one resistance member at different angular positions around a rotation axis. The crown may have a group of ground taps disposed along the resistance member and a measured signal may vary based on the position of each wiper as it contacts the at least one resistance member. A compact crown may also include capacitive members and capacitive sensors in order to similarly determine rotation angle, rotation direction, or rotation speed.

公开(公告)号：US12064265B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US17881917

申请日：2022-08-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Adam T. Clavelle ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  Jaden Alyssa Barney ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Ueyn L. Block ,  Paul D. Mannheimer

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/1455

CPC classification number: A61B5/6824 ,  A61B5/02422 ,  A61B5/14552 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/6838 ,  A61B2562/02 ,  A61B2562/146

Abstract: An integrated window for a photosensor for use in an electronic device has first and second transparent regions separated by an opaque region. The first transparent region allows a transmitter to emit light out of the housing of the electronic device and the second transparent region allows a receiver to receive light through the housing. The opaque region is disposed between the first and second transparent regions to isolate them from one another such that the transmitted light is isolated from the received light.

公开(公告)号：US20230012897A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-19

申请号：US17951020

申请日：2022-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Collin R. Petty ,  Adam T. Clavelle

IPC: G06F3/0338 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G04G21/08

Abstract: An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring.

公开(公告)号：US11513613B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US17187429

申请日：2021-02-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Collin R. Petty ,  Adam T. Clavelle

IPC: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring.

公开(公告)号：US11121709B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

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: G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/96

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：US11011943B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-18

申请号：US16526668

申请日：2019-07-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Makiko K. Brzezinski ,  Stefan A. Kowalski ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Morgan T. McClure ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Trevor J. Ness ,  Peter J. Kardassakis ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Rex Tyler Ehman

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe a wireless power receiving system for an electronic device includes: a first inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a first frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a first direction; and a second inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a second frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a second direction, wherein the first frequency is different than the second frequency.

公开(公告)号：US10955937B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16708064

申请日：2019-12-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Collin R. Petty ,  Adam T. Clavelle

IPC: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G04C3/00

Abstract: An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring.