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公开(公告)号：US09307308B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-05
申请号：US14276967
申请日：2014-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jason J. Huey , Alvin J. Hilario , Kevin M. Keeler , Ping Zhao
CPC classification number: H04R1/02 , H04M1/035 , H04R1/086 , H04R31/00 , H04R2201/029 , H04R2499/11 , Y10T29/49007 , Y10T29/49572
Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for waterproofing an electronic device having an audio output. More particularly a method for dynamically forming an acoustic volume of air for a speaker component is disclosed. The dynamically formed acoustic volume creates a sealed volume of air that prevents moisture from entering a portion of the device that includes moisture sensitive components. By dynamically forming the acoustic volume during a blow forming operation, the acoustic volume can utilize unused space within the electronic device in a highly efficient manner by occupying small areas of unused space that would otherwise go unused.
Abstract translation: 本申请涉及具有音频输出的电子设备的防水方法和装置。 更具体地，公开了一种用于动态地形成用于扬声器部件的空气声学体积的方法。 动态形成的声音体积产生密封的空气体积，其防止水分进入包括湿气组分的装置的一部分。 通过在吹塑成型操作期间动态地形成声音体积，声音体积可以以高效的方式利用电子设备内的未使用的空间，通过占据否则将不被使用的未使用空间的小区域。
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公开(公告)号：US20150270900A1
公开(公告)日：2015-09-24
申请号：US14219559
申请日：2014-03-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Alvin J. Hilario , Jason J. Huey , Kevin M. Keeler , Jeffrey M. Alves , Jeffrey J. Terlizzi
CPC classification number: H04B10/40 , G02B6/4204 , G02B6/4246 , H04B10/501
Abstract: A first electronic device optically communicates with a second electronic device. Each of the devices includes one or more optical transmitters, one or more optical receivers, and one or more lenses where each of the lenses includes at least a first and a second optical path that are optically isolated from each other. When the first electronic device transmits data to the second electronic device, an optical transmitter of the first electronic device transmits to an optical receiver of the second electronic device via the first optical paths of the lenses of the first and second electronic devices. Similarly, when the first electronic device receives data from the second electronic device, an optical receiver of the first electronic device receives from an optical transmitter of the second electronic device via the second optical paths of the lenses of the first and second electronic devices.
Abstract translation: 第一电子设备与第二电子设备光学通信。 每个设备包括一个或多个光发射器，一个或多个光接收器和一个或多个透镜，其中每个透镜至少包括彼此光学隔离的第一和第二光路。 当第一电子设备向第二电子设备发送数据时，第一电子设备的光发射机经由第一和第二电子设备的透镜的第一光路传输到第二电子设备的光接收器。 类似地，当第一电子设备从第二电子设备接收数据时，第一电子设备的光接收器经由第一和第二电子设备的透镜的第二光路从第二电子设备的光发射器接收。
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公开(公告)号：US20140253150A1
公开(公告)日：2014-09-11
申请号：US13787669
申请日：2013-03-06
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Brian C. Menzel , Kevin M. Keeler , Jim Z. Huang , Parviz Mishkanian
CPC classification number: G01R27/2605 , G01R27/02 , G06F1/1613
Abstract: Electronic devices may be accidentally exposed to liquid during operation. To detect liquid intrusion events, an electronic device may be provided with one or more electronic liquid contact sensors. The liquid contact sensors may have electrodes. Control circuitry may make measurements across the electrodes such as resistance and capacitance measurements to detect the presence of liquid. Liquid contact sensor data may be maintained in a log within storage in the electronic device. The liquid contact sensor data can be used to display information for a user of the electronic device or can be loaded onto external equipment for analysis. Liquid contact sensor electrodes may be formed from metal traces on substrates such as printed circuits, from contacts in a connector, from contacts on an integrated circuit, or from other conductive electrode structures.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可能在操作过程中意外暴露于液体。 为了检测液体入侵事件，电子设备可以设置有一个或多个电子液体接触传感器。 液体接触传感器可以具有电极。 控制电路可以跨电极进行测量，例如电阻和电容测量，以检测液体的存在。 液体接触传感器数据可以保持在电子设备中的存储器内的日志中。 液体接触传感器数据可以用于显示电子设备的用户的信息，或者可以将其加载到外部设备进行分析。 液体接触传感器电极可以由诸如印刷电路的基板上的金属迹线，从连接器中的触点，集成电路上的触点或其它导电电极结构形成。
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公开(公告)号：US10404235B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-03
申请号：US15610202
申请日：2017-05-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Menzel , Jeffrey M. Alves , Kevin M. Keeler , Zachary C. Rich
Abstract: Power transfer systems including a direct current source and a plurality of outputs operable in several modes. A ground mode may couple an output to circuit ground and a current mode may couple the output to the direct current source. The power transfer system may also include a controller configured to iteratively select a pair of outputs from the plurality of outputs. Once a pair is selected, the controller may set a first output of the pair of outputs to the current mode and the second to ground mode for a determined duration. After the duration has passed, the controller may set the first output to the ground mode and the second output to the current mode for the same duration. Thereafter the controller may select another pair of outputs.
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公开(公告)号：US20180375271A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-27
申请号：US15997489
申请日：2018-06-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ronald G. Powers , Kevin M. Keeler
Abstract: Connector adapters that may have a MagSafe connector receptacle and a Universal Serial Bus Type-C connector insert. This may allow MagSafe chargers to be used to charge devices having Universal Serial Bus Type-C connector receptacles. This also may provide the breakaway characteristic of a MagSafe connector system for a device that does not include a MagSafe connector receptacle. Other adapters may have other types of magnetic connector receptacles and connector inserts.
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公开(公告)号：US10114781B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-30
申请号：US15243824
申请日：2016-08-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Colin Whitby-Strevens , Kevin M. Keeler , Christophe B. Daniel
Abstract: Methods, structures, and apparatus that limit the amount of dendritic growth and metal migration between contacts in order to prevent an erroneous detection of a connection and/or functional failure. One example may reduce dendritic growth and metal migration by limiting an amount of time that a connection detection voltage is applied to CC contacts of a USB Type-C connector when an electronic device is detecting a connection. This and other examples may further limit dendritic growth by not applying the connection detection voltage to the CC contacts for a first duration following a detection of a disconnection.
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公开(公告)号：US09673784B2
公开(公告)日：2017-06-06
申请号：US14086737
申请日：2013-11-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Menzel , Jeffrey M. Alves , Kevin M. Keeler , Zachary C. Rich
CPC classification number: H03K3/01 , H03K5/04 , H03K5/13 , Y10T307/747
Abstract: Power transfer systems including a direct current source and a plurality of outputs operable in several modes. A ground mode may couple an output to circuit ground and a current mode may couple the output to the direct current source. The power transfer system may also include a controller configured to iteratively select a pair of outputs from the plurality of outputs. Once a pair is selected, the controller may set a first output of the pair of outputs to the current mode and the second to ground mode for a determined duration. After the duration has passed, the controller may set the first output to the ground mode and the second output to the current mode for the same duration. Thereafter the controller may select another pair of outputs.
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公开(公告)号：US20170124010A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-04
申请号：US15243824
申请日：2016-08-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Colin Whitby-Strevens , Kevin M. Keeler , Christophe B. Daniel
CPC classification number: G06F13/385 , G06F11/3041 , G06F11/3048 , G06F11/3051 , G06F13/4068 , G06F13/4282
Abstract: Methods, structures, and apparatus that limit the amount of dendritic growth and metal migration between contacts in order to prevent an erroneous detection of a connection and/or functional failure. One example may reduce dendritic growth and metal migration by limiting an amount of time that a connection detection voltage is applied to CC contacts of a USB Type-C connector when an electronic device is detecting a connection. This and other examples may further limit dendritic growth by not applying the connection detection voltage to the CC contacts for a first duration following a detection of a disconnection.
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公开(公告)号：US20160241119A1
公开(公告)日：2016-08-18
申请号：US15025243
申请日：2013-09-27
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Kevin M. Keeler
Abstract: An energy harvesting component for use in a portable electronic device includes a housing, a mass element within the housing, an energy transducer positioned inductively proximate the mass element, and a coupling between the mass element and the housing. In a first mode, the energy harvesting component may convert mechanical energy from agitation of the portable electronic device to electrical energy for use by the electronic device and, in a second mode, the energy harvesting component may induce movement of the mass element to provide haptic feedback.
Abstract translation: 用于便携式电子设备的能量收集部件包括壳体，壳体内的质量元件，感应地靠近质量元件定位的能量换能器，以及质量元件和壳体之间的联接。 在第一模式中，能量收集部件可以将机械能从便携式电子装置的搅动转换为电能供电子装置使用，并且在第二模式中，能量收集部件可以引起质量元件的移动以提供触觉 反馈。
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公开(公告)号：US09335355B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-10
申请号：US13787669
申请日：2013-03-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Menzel , Kevin M. Keeler , Jim Z. Huang , Parviz Mishkanian
CPC classification number: G01R27/2605 , G01R27/02 , G06F1/1613
Abstract: Electronic devices may be accidentally exposed to liquid during operation. To detect liquid intrusion events, an electronic device may be provided with one or more electronic liquid contact sensors. The liquid contact sensors may have electrodes. Control circuitry may make measurements across the electrodes such as resistance and capacitance measurements to detect the presence of liquid. Liquid contact sensor data may be maintained in a log within storage in the electronic device. The liquid contact sensor data can be used to display information for a user of the electronic device or can be loaded onto external equipment for analysis. Liquid contact sensor electrodes may be formed from metal traces on substrates such as printed circuits, from contacts in a connector, from contacts on an integrated circuit, or from other conductive electrode structures.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可能在操作过程中意外暴露于液体。 为了检测液体入侵事件，电子设备可以设置有一个或多个电子液体接触传感器。 液体接触传感器可以具有电极。 控制电路可以跨电极进行测量，例如电阻和电容测量，以检测液体的存在。 液体接触传感器数据可以保持在电子设备中的存储器内的日志中。 液体接触传感器数据可以用于显示电子设备的用户的信息，或者可以将其加载到外部设备进行分析。 液体接触传感器电极可以由诸如印刷电路的基板上的金属迹线，从连接器中的触点，集成电路上的触点或其它导电电极结构形成。
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