公开(公告)号：US20220334612A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-20

申请号：US17662206

申请日：2022-05-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  F21V11/14 ,  G06F3/02

Abstract: An input device is operable to detect input. The input device is a deflection based capacitive sensing input device. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input device appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20210109567A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-15

申请号：US17129603

申请日：2020-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  F21V11/14 ,  G06F3/02

Abstract: An input device is operable to detect input. The input device is a deflection based capacitive sensing input device. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input device appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

公开(公告)号：US10001885B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14275730

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/98 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2217/96077

Abstract: The present disclosure addresses methods and apparatus facilitating capacitive sensing using a conductive surface, and facilitating the sensing of proximity to the conductive surface. The sensed proximity will often be that of a user, but can be another source of a reference voltage potential. In some examples, the described systems are capable of sensing capacitance (including parasitic capacitance) in a circuit that includes the outer conductive surface, and where that outer conductive surface is at a floating electrical potential. In some systems, the systems can be switched between two operating modes, a first mode in which the system will sense proximity to the conductive surface, and a second mode in which the system will use a capacitance measurement to sense contact with the conductive surface.

公开(公告)号：US08947305B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13871839

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David T. Amm ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Omar S. Leung ,  Brian M. King ,  Qingxiang Li ,  Enrique Ayala Vazquez ,  Rodney A. Gomez Angulo ,  Yi Jiang ,  Ruben Caballero

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H03K17/955

CPC classification number: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/245 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which an antenna is mounted. An antenna window may be mounted in the housing to allow radio-frequency signals to be transmitted from the antenna and to allow the antenna to receive radio-frequency signals. Near-field radiation limits may be satisfied by reducing transmit power when an external object is detected in the vicinity of the dielectric antenna window and the antenna. A capacitive proximity sensor may be used in detecting external objects in the vicinity of the antenna. The proximity sensor may have conductive layers separated by a dielectric. A capacitance-to-digital converter may be coupled to the proximity sensor by inductors. The capacitive proximity sensor may be interposed between an antenna resonating element and the antenna window. The capacitive proximity sensor may serve as a parasitic antenna resonating element and may be coupled to the housing by a capacitor.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有安装天线的壳体。 天线窗口可以安装在壳体中，以允许从天线发射射频信号，并允许天线接收射频信号。 当在电介质天线窗口和天线附近检测到外部物体时，可以通过降低发射功率来满足近场辐射限制。 电容式接近传感器可用于检测天线附近的外部物体。 接近传感器可以具有由电介质隔开的导电层。 电容数字转换器可以通过电感器耦合到接近传感器。 电容式接近传感器可以介于天线谐振元件和天线窗口之间。 电容式接近传感器可以用作寄生天线谐振元件，并且可以通过电容器耦合到壳体。

公开(公告)号：US08786568B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13888579

申请日：2013-05-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  F21V11/14 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An input device receives an input that is a deflection based capacitive sensing input. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

Abstract translation: 输入装置接收作为基于偏转的电容感测输入的输入。 输入装置的金属框架的偏转导致用于控制电气装置的功能的电容的变化。 输入显示为不可见的，因为它由与其所包含的外壳相同的材料制成。隐形背光孔可以使输入选择性地对用户可见或不可见。

公开(公告)号：US20130249799A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13897841

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence J. Baskett ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G01L5/165 ,  G01L5/223 ,  G06F3/03543

Abstract: The disclosure addresses a force sensor that is scalable in size and adaptable to a variety of form factors, including those suitable for use in an input device for a computer or other processing system, and in some cases including those of the configuration normally referred to as a computer mouse. The force sensor will include at least two structural members that are cooperatively attached one another as to be displaced from one another in response to a force acting upon one of the structural members. In some examples, the engagement between the two structural members will be specifically configured to allow such displacement in response to forces acting laterally on the force sensor. The force sensor will also include one or more sensing mechanisms to provide a measurement of the sensed deflection.