Methods for detecting mated coils
    32.
    发明授权
    Methods for detecting mated coils 有权
    检测配合线圈的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09537353B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-03

    申请号:US14295249

    申请日:2014-06-03

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Methods and systems for improved efficiency when an inductive power transmitter associated with an inductive power transfer system experiences a low-load or no-load condition. More particularly, methods and systems for detecting when an inductive power receiver is absent or poorly connected to an inductive power transmitter. The inductive power transmitter includes, in one example, a current peak monitor coupled to an inductive power transmit coil. The current peak monitor waits for a current peak resulting from spatial displacement of a magnetic field source within the inductive power receiver, indicating to the inductive power transmitter that the inductive power receiver is moving, or has moved, toward the inductive power transmitter. Other examples include one or more Hall effect sensors within the inductive power transmitter to monitor for the magnetic field source of the inductive power receiver.

    Abstract translation: 当与感应功率传输系统相关联的感应功率发射器经历低负载或空载状况时,用于提高效率的方法和系统。 更具体地,涉及用于检测感应电力接收器何时不存在或者不良连接到感应功率发射器的方法和系统。 在一个示例中,感应功率发射器包括耦合到感应功率发射线圈的电流峰值监视器。 当前峰值监视器等待由感应功率接收器内的磁场源的空间位移导致的电流峰值,向感应功率发射器指示感应功率接收器正向移动或移动到感应功率发射器。 其他示例包括感应功率发射器内的一个或多个霍尔效应传感器,以监测感应功率接收器的磁场源。

    Aesthetically pleasing universal dock
    33.
    发明授权
    Aesthetically pleasing universal dock 有权
    美观的通用码头

    公开(公告)号:US09535456B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-03

    申请号:US14303252

    申请日:2014-06-12

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 H05K7/14 Y10T29/49117

    Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing universal dock may support a variety of electronic devices of different shapes and designs while appearing to be customized to individually support each electronic device. The universal dock may support an electronic device using a support layer that may include any suitable material, including, for example, an array of vertical members, an elastic sponge-like substance, or any other suitable material. The compression of the support layer may be retained for future use with the electronic device, or the compression may be relieved, once the electronic device is removed from the universal dock.

    Abstract translation: 美观的通用码头可以支持不同形状和设计的各种电子设备,同时似乎被定制以单独地支持每个电子设备。 通用底座可以支撑使用支撑层的电子装置,该支撑层可以包括任何合适的材料,包括例如竖直构件阵列,弹性海绵状物质或任何其它合适的材料。 可以保持支撑层的压缩以供将来与电子设备一起使用,或者一旦电子设备从通用坞移除就可以减轻压缩。

    Automatic power-off of wireless communication device from linked device
    35.
    发明授权
    Automatic power-off of wireless communication device from linked device 有权
    无线通信设备自动断电

    公开(公告)号:US09344966B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14623369

    申请日:2015-02-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems for powering-off a wireless communication device from a linked device are provided. A device can transmit a wireless communication signal to a linked device to instruct the linked device to power-off. In this manner, the user need only turn off one device manually which results in all linked devices being powered off. This process can be initiated by a user through a device directly linked with the device to be powered-off or through a device that is indirectly connected, through one or more wireless communication networks, with the device to be powered-off. This process can also be automatically initiated by a device when a set of predetermined conditions exist. Once instructed to do so, a device can initiate a predetermined power-off process which can involve terminating any ongoing functions and turning off various subsystems. In accordance with the present invention, a user can initiate a power-off of all the devices on a wireless communication network through a single device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于从链接的设备断电无线通信设备的方法和系统。 设备可以向链接的设备发送无线通信信号,以指示链接的设备断电。 以这种方式,用户只需手动关闭一个设备,导致所有链接的设备都关闭电源。 该过程可以由用户通过与要关闭的设备直接链接的设备或通过一个或多个无线通信网络与要断电的设备间接连接的设备来发起。 当存在一组预定条件时,该过程也可以由设备自动启动。 一旦指示这样做,设备可以启动预定的断电过程,其可以涉及终止任何正在进行的功能并且关闭各种子系统。 根据本发明,用户可以通过单个设备发起无线通信网络上所有设备的断电。

    Product Demonstration Fixture for a Portable Electronic Device
    37.
    发明申请
    Product Demonstration Fixture for a Portable Electronic Device 审中-公开
    便携式电子设备的产品演示装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160073793A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-17

    申请号:US14950293

    申请日:2015-11-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A retail electronic product demonstration fixture for demonstrating portable electronic devices. The product demonstration fixture may include an exhibition portion and a base portion. A portable electronic device offered for sale may be affixed to the exhibition portion. The base portion may include an electronic display, an auxiliary battery, and an auxiliary controller. The auxiliary controller may direct power from the auxiliary battery to the electronic display upon determining that a battery within the electronic display has fallen below a particular selected level. Similarly the auxiliary controller may direct power from the auxiliary battery to the portable electronic device offered for sale upon determining that a battery within the portable electronic device has fallen below a selected level.

    Abstract translation: 用于展示便携式电子设备的零售电子产品示范灯具。 产品演示固定装置可以包括展览部分和基部。 提供出售的便携式电子设备可以贴在展览部分上。 基部可以包括电子显示器,辅助电池和辅助控制器。 在确定电子显示器内的电池已经低于特定选定电平以下时,辅助控制器可以将辅助电池的电力引导到电子显示器。 类似地,辅助控制器可以在确定便携式电子设备中的电池已经低于选定的电平之前将电力从辅助电池引导到提供出售的便携式电子设备。

    DUAL ORIENTATION ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR
    38.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160036171A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14807604

    申请日:2015-07-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

    ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HEADSET WITH SPEAKER SEAL EVALUATION CAPABILITIES
    40.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HEADSET WITH SPEAKER SEAL EVALUATION CAPABILITIES 审中-公开
    电子设备和耳机与扬声器密封评估能力

    公开(公告)号:US20140241553A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-28

    申请号:US14268322

    申请日:2014-05-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04R29/00 H04R1/1016 H04R3/12 H04R5/033

    Abstract: Electronic devices and accessories for electronic devices such as headsets are provided. The electronic devices may produce audio output. The headsets may include earbuds with speakers that play the audio output for a user while the earbuds are located in the user's ears. Circuitry in an electronic device and a headset may be used in evaluating how well the earbuds are sealed to the user's ears. In response to seal quality measurements, informative messages can be generated for the user, overall earbud volume may be increased, balance adjustments may be made to correct for mismatched balance between left and right earbuds, equalization settings may be adjusted, and noise cancellation circuitry settings can be changed. Electrical impedance measurements and acoustic measurements can be used in evaluating seal quality.

    Abstract translation: 提供电子设备如耳机的电子设备和附件。 电子设备可以产生音频输出。 耳机可以包括具有扬声器的耳塞,其在耳塞位于用户的耳朵中时为用户播放音频输出。 可以使用电子设备和耳机中的电路来评估耳塞如何被密封到用户的耳朵。 响应于密封质量测量,可以为用户生成信息性消息,可以增加整体耳塞体积,可以进行平衡调整以校正左耳塞和右耳塞之间的不平衡平衡,可以调整均衡设置和噪声消除电路设置 可以改变 电阻抗测量和声学测量可用于评估密封质量。

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