公开(公告)号：US10185113B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-22

申请号：US14586716

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Prest ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02B7/00 ,  C03C19/00 ,  C03C21/00 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for improving strength of a thin glass cover for an electronic device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the glass member can have improved strength by forming its edges with a predetermined geometry and/or by chemically strengthening the edges. Advantageously, the glass member can be not only thin but also adequately strong to limit susceptibility to damage. In one embodiment, the glass member can pertain to a glass cover for a housing for an electronic device. The glass cover can be provided over or integrated with a display, such as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display.

公开(公告)号：US20190014672A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16022588

申请日：2018-06-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Prest ,  Emery A. Sanford

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1343 ,  G02F1/1333

CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0091 ,  H05K5/02 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A handheld computing device that includes an enclosure having structural walls formed from a glass material that can be radio-transparent. The enclosure can be formed from a hollow glass tube or two glass members bonded together. A laser frit bonding process may be used to hermetically seal the two glass members together to create a water resistant electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20170010858A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15273641

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Prest ,  Quin C. Hoellwarth

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  A61B5/01 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  A61B5/11

CPC classification number: G06F3/165 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  G16H40/63 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1091

Abstract: A monitoring system that can be placed proximate to the head or ear of a user is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the monitoring system can be used with headphones, earbuds or headsets. The monitoring system can, for example, be used to monitor user activity, such as during exercise or sporting activities. The positioning of the monitoring system can also facilitate sensing of other user characteristics (e.g., biometric data), such as temperature, perspiration and heart rate. The monitoring system can also be used to control a an electronic device. In one embodiment, the monitoring system facilitates user control of the electronic device using head gestures.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可以放置在用户头部或耳朵附近的监视系统。 根据一个实施例，监视系统可以与耳机，耳塞或耳机一起使用。 例如，监视系统可以用于监视用户活动，例如在运动或体育活动期间。 监测系统的定位还可以便于感测其他用户特征（例如，生物特征数据），例如温度，出汗和心率。 监控系统也可以用于控制电子设备。 在一个实施例中，监视系统利用头部手势便于用户控制电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150016058A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14447507

申请日：2014-07-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Prest ,  Emery A. Sanford

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1343 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0091 ,  H05K5/02 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A handheld computing device that includes an enclosure having structural walls formed from a glass material that can be radio-transparent. The enclosure can be formed from a hollow glass tube or two glass members bonded together. A laser frit bonding process may be used to hermetically seal the two glass members together to create a water resistant electronic device.

Abstract translation: 一种手持计算设备，其包括具有由可以是无线电透明的玻璃材料形成的结构壁的外壳。 外壳可以由中空的玻璃管或两个粘合在一起的玻璃构件形成。 可以使用激光玻璃料接合方法将两个玻璃构件气密地密封在一起以形成防水电子装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140182804A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14198993

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: Crucible Intellectual Property, LLC ,  Apple Inc.

Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Joseph Stevick ,  Sean O'Keeffe ,  Dermot Stratton ,  Joseph Poole ,  Matthew Scott ,  Christopher Prest

IPC: B22D18/00 ,  B22D25/02

CPC classification number: B22D18/00 ,  B22D17/00 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D25/02 ,  B22D27/13 ,  B22D27/20

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to methods and apparatus for counter-gravity formation of BMG-containing hollow parts. In one embodiment, the BMG-containing hollow parts may be formed by first feeding a molten metal alloy in a counter-gravity direction into a mold cavity to deposit the molten metal alloy on a surface of the mold cavity and then solidifying the deposited molten metal alloy.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例涉及用于反重力形成含BMG的中空部件的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，含BMG的中空部件可以通过首先将熔融金属合金沿反向方向供入模腔而形成，以将熔融金属合金沉积在模腔表面上，然后使沉积的熔融金属 合金。

公开(公告)号：US08754340B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13735539

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Prest ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Wim Crooijmans ,  Michelle Yu

IPC: H01H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H2009/0257 ,  H01H2009/048 ,  H01H2217/002 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H04R1/1041

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are described. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. A multiple function switch may be incorporated in a cable associated with an earpiece arranged to be interfaced with a portable electronic device.

Abstract translation: 描述了作为多功能开关的一部分提供以相对于彼此的角度定向的按钮的方法，装置和系统。 在一个实施例中，多功能开关是适用于控制便携式电子设备的特征或功能的在线控制器的一部分。 多功能开关可以并入与被布置成与便携式电子设备接口的耳机相关联的电缆中。