公开(公告)号：US10228721B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

申请号：US15215530

申请日：2016-07-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Houtan R. Farahani ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Matthew W. Blum ,  Zheng Gao ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H05K5/04

Abstract: A portable electronic device having several features is disclosed. The device can include a retention member that retains flexible circuits extending from a top portion to a bottom portion of the device, thereby allowing some components to be moved from a top portion of the device to a bottom portion. The device may include a cover plate can be secured with a display in the top portion to cover the retention member and other internal components. The device can include an omni-directional port designed to receive a connector different orientations and provide power to the device. The device can include a flexible keyboard having butterfly keycaps. The device can include an array of openings for an audio driver, with some of the array including through holes and blind holes. The device can also include a touch pad having a force feedback sensor and a haptic device.

公开(公告)号：US10192696B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US14867746

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01H13/70 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/803 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H13/04

Abstract: A light-emitting assembly positioned within a switch housing of a keyboard assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The light-emitting assembly may include a phosphor structure, a transparent material positioned on opposing side surfaces of the phosphor structure, and an epoxy layer formed over an entire back surface of the phosphor structure and the transparent material. The light-emitting assembly may also include a mask layer formed over an entire top surface of: the phosphor structure, the transparent material, and the epoxy layer. The light-emitting assembly may further include a light source positioned within the phosphor structure for emitting a light.

公开(公告)号：US10128061B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US14867672

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe ,  Craig C. Leong ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01H13/70 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/803 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H13/04

Abstract: A key and a switch housing for a keyboard assembly is disclosed. A switch housing for the keyboard assembly may include a body having a switch opening and a light source recess formed adjacent the switch opening. The switch opening may house or receive a dome switch for the keyboard assembly and the light source recess may house or receive a light source assembly configured to illuminate a keycap of the keyboard assembly. The switch housing also can include a top panel integrally formed and molded to a portion of the body. The top panel covers the switch opening formed in the body and the top panel is a light guide.

公开(公告)号：US10009525B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US14858695

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Adam T. Garelli

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A camera may be mounted under a display in an electronic device. The display may include a polarizer layer, a color filter layer, and a thin-film-transistor layer. A layer of material such as a glass insert may be attached to an edge of the display. Openings may be formed in the layers of the display and the insert to accommodate the camera. A sleeve structure may be mounted within an opening. The camera may include lens structures formed from a stack of lens elements. One or more layers of the display may be interposed within the lens structures. The glass insert may be mounted within a notch in the color filter layer and thin-film transistor layer or along a straight edge of the color filter layer and thin-film transistor layer. The edge of the color filter layer may be recessed with respect to form a mounting shelf for the insert.

公开(公告)号：US09908310B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14326858

申请日：2014-07-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Michael K. Pilliod ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/02 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B29C70/64 ,  C08K7/20 ,  B29C70/78 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: B32B27/08 ,  B29C70/64 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2264/101 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/702 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  C08K7/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2215/00 ,  H01H2231/002 ,  Y10T428/24413 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20170315624A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15649840

申请日：2017-07-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, JR. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83

Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.

公开(公告)号：US20160212311A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14858695

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson ,  Adam T. Garelli

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A camera may be mounted under a display in an electronic device. The display may include a polarizer layer, a color filter layer, and a thin-film-transistor layer. A layer of material such as a glass insert may be attached to an edge of the display. Openings may be formed in the layers of the display and the insert to accommodate the camera. A sleeve structure may be mounted within an opening. The camera may include lens structures formed from a stack of lens elements. One or more layers of the display may be interposed within the lens structures. The glass insert may be mounted within a notch in the color filter layer and thin-film transistor layer or along a straight edge of the color filter layer and thin-film transistor layer. The edge of the color filter layer may be recessed with respect to form a mounting shelf for the insert.

Abstract translation: 相机可以安装在电子设备的显示器下。 显示器可以包括偏振器层，滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层。 诸如玻璃插入物的材料层可以附接到显示器的边缘。 可以在显示器和插入物的层中形成开口以容纳相机。 套筒结构可以安装在开口内。 相机可以包括由一叠透镜元件形成的透镜结构。 显示器的一层或多层可以插入在透镜结构内。 玻璃插入件可以安装在滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层中的凹口内，或者沿着滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层的直边缘安装。 滤色器层的边缘可以相对于嵌入件的安装架而凹入。

公开(公告)号：US20160188010A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15064853

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： James E. Wright ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A force sensing input device (such as a force sensing mouse) includes at least one force sensor and at least one top portion movably connected to at least one bottom portion. When a force is applied to the top portion, the top portion exerts pressure on the force sensor. The force sensor obtains force data based upon the pressure. The amount of force applied to the top portion, within a range of force amounts, is determined from at least the force data. In this way, a broader range of inputs may be receivable from the force sensing input device as compared to input devices that merely detect whether or not a button or similar element has been pushed.

Abstract translation: 力感测输入装置（例如力感测鼠标）包括至少一个力传感器和可移动地连接到至少一个底部的至少一个顶部部分。 当向顶部施加力时，顶部对力传感器施加压力。 力传感器基于压力获得力数据。 至少力数据确定在力量范围内施加到顶部的力的量。 以这种方式，与仅仅检测按钮或类似元件是否被推动的输入装置相比，可以从力感测输入装置接收更宽范围的输入。

公开(公告)号：US09372505B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US13896946

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Jun Qi ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Thomas Wilson, Jr. ,  Adam T. Garelli

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G02F1/133

CPC classification number: G06F1/1605 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F2001/13312 ,  G02F2001/133538 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04M1/0264

Abstract: An electronic device may have a display. Inactive portions of the display such as peripheral portions of the display may be masked using an opaque masking layer. An opening may be provided in the opaque masking layer to allow light to pass. For example, a logo may be viewed through an opening in the opaque masking layer and a camera may receive light through an opening in the opaque masking layer. The display may include upper and lower polarizers, a color filter layer, and a thin-film transistor layer. The opaque masking layer may be formed on the upper polarizer, may be interposed between the upper polarizer and the color filter layer, or may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin-film transistor layer. The upper polarizer may have unpolarized windows for cameras, logos, or other internal structures.

公开(公告)号：US20160093452A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14867746

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01L33/50

CPC classification number: H01H13/06 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/803 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2203/004 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2203/056 ,  H01H2205/016 ,  H01H2205/024 ,  H01H2207/04 ,  H01H2211/028 ,  H01H2213/01 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2215/038 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/052 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/076 ,  H01H2227/026 ,  H01H2229/046 ,  H01H2239/004 ,  H01L33/50

Abstract: A light-emitting assembly positioned within a switch housing of a keyboard assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The light-emitting assembly may include a phosphor structure, a transparent material positioned on opposing side surfaces of the phosphor structure, and an epoxy layer formed over an entire back surface of the phosphor structure and the transparent material. The light-emitting assembly may also include a mask layer formed over an entire top surface of: the phosphor structure, the transparent material, and the epoxy layer. The light-emitting assembly may further include a light source positioned within the phosphor structure for emitting a light.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种位于电子设备的键盘组件的开关壳体内的发光组件。 发光组件可以包括荧光体结构，位于荧光体结构的相对侧表面上的透明材料，以及在荧光体结构和透明材料的整个后表面上形成的环氧树脂层。 发光组件还可以包括在荧光体结构，透明材料和环氧树脂层的整个顶表面上形成的掩模层。 发光组件还可以包括位于荧光体结构内用于发光的光源。