MULTI-LAYER TRANSPARENT STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSINGS
    22.
    发明申请
    MULTI-LAYER TRANSPARENT STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSINGS 审中-公开
    用于电子设备外壳的多层透明结构

    公开(公告)号:US20170048365A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US15338157

    申请日:2016-10-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Transparent structures for portions of electronic device housings are disclosed. The transparent structures are formed from multiple layers of transparent (optically clear) materials. The multiple layers can include at least an outer glass layer and one or more other transparent layers that can be either glass or polymer layers. The multiple layers can be bonded together with one or more lamination layers. Accordingly, multi-layer transparent structures that are formed from multiple layers bonded together are able to be not only thin but also sufficiently strong and resistant to damage. The multi-layer transparent structures are well suited for use in consumer products, such as consumer electronic devices (e.g., portable electronic devices).

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于电子设备外壳的部分的透明结构。 透明结构由多层透明(光学透明)材料形成。 多层可以包括至少一个外玻璃层和一个或多个可以是玻璃或聚合物层的其它透明层。 多个层可以与一个或多个层压层粘合在一起。 因此,由多层结合在一起形成的多层透明结构不仅能够薄而且足够坚固并且能够抵抗损伤。 多层透明结构非常适合用于诸如消费电子设备(例如,便携式电子设备)的消费产品中。

    Method and apparatus for detecting direction of a magnetic field
    24.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for detecting direction of a magnetic field 有权
    用于检测磁场方向的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09547050B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14035699

    申请日:2013-09-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01R33/07

    Abstract: An integrated system of sensors that can be used to detect a direction of an externally applied magnetic field is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can be incorporated into a compact package that can be used within an electronic device. A processor can use signals provided by the sensor system to provide an indication of the direction of the externally applied magnetic field. In one embodiment, the sensors can take the form of analog sensors such as Hall Effect sensors configured in such a way that the direction of the externally applied magnetic field can be deduced based in part upon detection signals provided by the Hall Effect sensors. In one embodiment, the Hall Effect sensors can be stacked one atop the other in such a way that relative signal strength of the detection signals from the sensors can indicate the direction of the externally applied magnetic field.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种可用于检测外部施加磁场方向的传感器集成系统。 在一个实施例中,该系统可以被并入可以在电子设备内使用的紧凑型封装中。 处理器可以使用由传感器系统提供的信号来提供外部施加的磁场的方向的指示。 在一个实施例中,传感器可以采取模拟传感器的形式,例如霍尔效应传感器的配置,使得可以部分地基于由霍尔效应传感器提供的检测信号来推断外部施加的磁场的方向。 在一个实施例中,霍尔效应传感器可以以这样的方式堆叠在一起,使得来自传感器的检测信号的相对信号强度可以指示外部施加的磁场的方向。

    Embedded Antenna Structures
    27.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160087329A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-24

    申请号:US14862032

    申请日:2015-09-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with antenna structures that are embedded in a dielectric such as plastic. The plastic may be molded over the antenna structures using molding equipment. Antenna structures may be embedded in molded plastic structures such as plastic electronic device housing structures. The plastic electronic device housing structures may form housing structures such as housing wall structures. The antenna structures may be embedded within the housing wall structures in the vicinity of an exterior surface of the housing wall structures. Embedded antenna structures may also be mounted under other dielectric structures such portions of a display cover layer.

    Organic Light Emitting Diode Display Having Photodiodes
    28.
    发明申请
    Organic Light Emitting Diode Display Having Photodiodes 审中-公开
    具有光电二极管的有机发光二极管显示器

    公开(公告)号:US20150287358A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:US14746602

    申请日:2015-06-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided in which photodetectors disposed throughout a display are used to control the display brightness. The photodetectors are to be used for ambient light sensing, proximity sensing, or to compensate for aging OLEDs. In some embodiments, photodiodes are fabricated with OLEDs during the TFT fabrication process. In some embodiments, the photodetectors may be disposed throughout the display in zones containing OLEDs. The photodetectors are used to control the display brightness and color for the OLEDs in areas around each photodetector based on ambient light, aging, and/or nearby objects. A controller makes driving strength adjustments to the OLEDs in each zone independent of other zones. Photodetectors disposed throughout the display may improve proximity sensing and provide additional functionality to the device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了系统,方法和装置,其中使用布置在整个显示器上的光电探测器来控制显示亮度。 光电探测器将用于环境光感测,接近感应或补偿老化的OLED。 在一些实施例中,在TFT制造过程中用OLED制造光电二极管。 在一些实施例中,光电检测器可以遍布整个显示器设置在含有OLED的区域中。 光电检测器用于基于环境光,老化和/或附近物体来控制在每个光电检测器周围的区域中的OLED的显示器亮度和颜色。 控制器对每个区域中的OLED进行驱动强度调整,而与其他区域无关。 布置在整个显示器上的光电检测器可以改善接近感测并为设备提供额外的功能。

    Button assembly with drive assembly
    29.
    发明授权
    Button assembly with drive assembly 有权
    按钮组件带驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US08809708B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US13855425

    申请日:2013-04-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A process is provided for characterizing a tactile response of a first mechanical actuator (e.g., button) based on a back off distance. The first mechanical actuator may include a plunger, a dome-shaped flexible membrane, and an electrical contact, all aligned with each other so that a contact signal is generated when the flexible membrane touches the contact. The plunger can be moved a first distance towards the contact until the contact signal is generated at a contact point. Then the plunger can be backed off a second distance from the contact point. This second distance may be called the “back off distance”. The particular feel of the first mechanical actuator can then be correlated to a particular back off distance. This process can be repeated a number of times to classify a number of different “feels” for the first mechanical actuator based on a number of different back off distances.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于退避距离来表征第一机械致动器(例如,按钮)的触觉响应的过程。 第一机械致动器可以包括柱塞,圆顶形的柔性膜和电接触件,它们彼此对齐,使得当柔性膜接触触点时产生接触信号。 柱塞可以朝向触点移动第一距离,直到在接触点处产生接触信号。 然后柱塞可以从接触点离开第二距离。 该第二距离可以称为“后退距离”。 然后可以将第一机械致动器的特定感觉与特定的后退距离相关联。 该过程可以重复多次以基于多个不同的后退距离来分类用于第一机械致动器的多个不同的“感觉”。

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