公开(公告)号：US09780826B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15032041

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: H01B13/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K1/05 ,  H05K1/16 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K3/32 ,  B44C1/22 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H05K1/0289 ,  H05K1/056 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/162 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/103 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K2201/0999 ,  H05K2201/10015 ,  H05K2201/10022 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: An electronic device may include a mechanical structure that mechanically supports the electronic device. One or more traces may be formed on one or more surfaces of the mechanical structure. Other electrical components may also be mounted on the surface of the mechanical structure and may or may not be connected to one or more of the traces. Additionally, one or more passivation layers may be formed on one or more of the surfaces, traces, and/or other electrical components and one or more traces and/or other electrical components may be intermixed with such passivation layers. In this way, the mechanical structure may be operable to function as an electrical component of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20170242517A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15591987

申请日：2017-05-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Martisauskas

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: A circuit panel of an electronic device is disclosed. The circuit panel includes a substantially flat surface including an active area of the electronic device; a bent border area contiguous with and extending from the active area of the substantially flat surface; and a plurality of traces coupled to the active area and routed in the bent border area.

公开(公告)号：US20170086743A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14867311

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Andrzej T. Baranski ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Steven J. Banaska ,  Todd K. Whitehurst ,  Ming L. Sartee

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/022 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/6843 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/4872 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A61B2562/0261 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a body, a housing component, a band operable to attach the body to a body part of a user, and a force sensor coupled to the housing component. The force sensor is operable to produce a force signal based on a force exerted between the body part of the user and the housing component. A processing unit of the wearable electronic device receives the force signal from the force sensor and determines the force exerted on the housing component based thereon. The processing unit may use that force to determine a tightness of the band, determine health information for the user, adjust determined force exerted on a cover glass, and/or to perform various other actions.

公开(公告)号：US20160255944A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14691217

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrzej T. Baranski ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  David I. Nazzaro

IPC: A45F5/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/2071 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A61B5/681

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting the fit of a wearable electronic device are disclosed. In many embodiments, a tensioner associated with a wearable electronic device can control one or more actuators that are mechanically coupled to either the housing or to a band attached to the wearable electronic device. In one example, in response to a signal to increase the tightness of the band, the tensioner can cause the actuator(s) to increase the tension within the band.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于动态调节可穿戴式电子设备的配合的系统和方法。 在许多实施例中，与可穿戴电子设备相关联的张紧器可以控制一个或多个机械耦合到壳体或连接到可穿戴电子设备的带的致动器。 在一个示例中，响应于增加带的紧密度的信号，张紧器可以使致动器增加带内的张力。

公开(公告)号：US09201461B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14204427

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  Joshua G. Wurzel ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Thayne M. Miller ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H05K1/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  H01L27/323 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/147

Abstract: Flexible circuits for routing signals of a device, such as a touch sensor panel of a touch sensitive device, are provided. The flexible circuit can include a first set of traces for routing a first set of lines and a second set of traces for routing a second set of lines. The first set of traces can couple together the ends of at least a portion of the first set of lines. Additionally, the first set of traces can be non-intersecting or non-overlapping with the second set of traces. The flexible circuit can have a T-shape configuration and can be incorporated within a touch sensitive device, display device, printed circuit board, or the like. The flexible circuit can be placed over another flexible circuit, and can extend onto the device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于路由设备信号的柔性电路，例如触敏设备的触摸传感器面板。 柔性电路可以包括用于路由第一组线路的第一组迹线和用于路由第二组线路的第二组迹线。 第一组迹线可以将第一组线的至少一部分的端部耦合在一起。 此外，第一组迹线可以与第二组迹线不相交或不重叠。 柔性电路可以具有T形构造，并且可以结合在触敏装置，显示装置，印刷电路板等中。 柔性电路可以放置在另一个柔性电路上，并且可以延伸到设备上。

公开(公告)号：US20250030794A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18751934

申请日：2024-06-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Tyler S. Bushnell

IPC: H04M1/72454 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing damping analyses on a device are disclosed. The damping analyses may be used by a device in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether a device is being worn or held by a user. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine which user of multiple users is wearing a device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine the body composition of a user who is holding or wearing the device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine how much force a user is applying to a device via a touch input. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether and to what extent a sensor is in contact with a body of a user.

公开(公告)号：US12022021B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17386316

申请日：2021-07-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Erik G. De Jong ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Tyler S. Bushnell

IPC: H04M1/72454 ,  H04B1/3827

CPC classification number: H04M1/72454 ,  H04B1/385

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing damping analyses on a device are disclosed. The damping analyses may be used by a device in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether a device is being worn or held by a user. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine which user of multiple users is wearing a device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine the body composition of a user who is holding or wearing the device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine how much force a user is applying to a device via a touch input. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether and to what extent a sensor is in contact with a body of a user.

公开(公告)号：US11344258B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-31

申请号：US16369873

申请日：2019-03-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Andrzej T. Baranski ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Steven J. Banaska ,  Todd K. Whitehurst ,  Ming L. Sartee

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G01L1/14 ,  A61B5/021

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a body, a housing component, a band operable to attach the body to a body part of a user, and a force sensor coupled to the housing component. The force sensor is operable to produce a force signal based on a force exerted between the body part of the user and the housing component. A processing unit of the wearable electronic device receives the force signal from the force sensor and determines the force exerted on the housing component based thereon. The processing unit may use that force to determine a tightness of the band, determine health information for the user, adjust determined force exerted on a cover glass, and/or to perform various other actions.

公开(公告)号：US20210360100A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-18

申请号：US17386316

申请日：2021-07-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Erik G. De Jong ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Tyler S. Bushnell

IPC: H04M1/72454 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing damping analyses on a device are disclosed. The damping analyses may be used by a device in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether a device is being worn or held by a user. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine which user of multiple users is wearing a device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine the body composition of a user who is holding or wearing the device. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine how much force a user is applying to a device via a touch input. In some embodiments, damping analyses are used to determine whether and to what extent a sensor is in contact with a body of a user.

公开(公告)号：US20200073501A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：US16676207

申请日：2019-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Martisauskas

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A circuit panel of an electronic device is disclosed. The circuit panel includes a substantially flat surface including an active area of the electronic device; a bent border area contiguous with and extending from the active area of the substantially flat surface; and a plurality of traces coupled to the active area and routed in the bent border area.