公开(公告)号：US11786139B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US16811783

申请日：2020-03-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Maegan K. Spencer ,  Brian R. Land ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Erik L. Wang ,  William C. Lukens ,  Steven C. Roach

IPC: A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01L31/101

CPC classification number: A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/681 ,  G06F1/163 ,  H01L31/101

Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture and at least partially defining an internal volume of the electronic device, an electromagnetic radiation emitter and an electromagnetic radiation detector disposed in the internal volume, and an optical component disposed in the aperture. The optical component can include a first and second transparent portions disposed above the electromagnetic radiation detector and the electromagnetic radiation emitter, and an opaque portion disposed between the first and second transparent portions and extending a thickness of the optical component. The first transparent portion, the second transparent portion, and the opaque portion can define a flush exterior surface of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US11592870B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US17019092

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael R. Parker ,  YoungHoon Kim ,  Eric T. Chiang ,  Maegan K. Spencer

IPC: H01Q1/22 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/28

Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing at least partially defining an internal volume and an exterior surface of the electronic device. The electronic device can also include a display assembly including a display layer, a substrate disposed below the display layer, and a substantially continuous sheet of conductive material disposed on the substrate, the sheet of conductive material covering substantially an entire surface of the substrate. A transparent cover can overlie the display assembly and can be affixed to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11573599B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US17019151

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Chiang ,  Steven C. Roach ,  Ross L. Jackson ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  William C. Lukens ,  Michael R. Parker ,  YoungHoon Kim

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/28

Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture and a display assembly at least partially positioned in the aperture. The display assembly can include a substrate having a conductive portion, a display layer having pixels, a touch sensitive layer positioned on a first side of the substrate, an operational component positioned on a second side of the substrate opposite the first side, and a flexible electrical connector electrically coupled with the conductive portion and the operational component. The flexible electrical connector can include an electromagnetic antenna. A transparent cover can overlay the display assembly and can be secured to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11287779B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-29

申请号：US16385973

申请日：2019-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Maegan K. Spencer ,  Sherry Tang ,  Morgan T. McClure

IPC: G04G17/04 ,  G04G21/04 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G04R60/06

Abstract: Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can be part of a modular system that provides a variety of different components and functions to achieve the results that are desired by a user. The modular configurations allow a user to easily customize a watch with one or more functional modules to provide features that integrate with other operations of the body of the watch. The functional modules can be easily exchanged with each other to provide different components and functions at different times. Accordingly, a watch body need not include permanent components that provide every function that will later be desired by the user. Instead, the watch can have expanded and customizable capabilities by the use of one or more functional modules.

公开(公告)号：US20210100117A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：US16795011

申请日：2020-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Patrick J. Crowley ,  Maegan K. Spencer

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/06

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes housing components and a connector. The connector can be positioned between adjacent edges of two housing components. The connector can rotate from a first position to a second position to form a sealed joint between two adjacent housing components. The sealed joint can prevent moisture and debris from entering the housing of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20200305794A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16900045

申请日：2020-06-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Adam T. Clavelle ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  Jaden Alyssa Barney ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Ueyn L. Block ,  Paul D. Mannheimer

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/024

Abstract: An integrated window for a photosensor for use in an electronic device has first and second transparent regions separated by an opaque region. The first transparent region allows a transmitter to emit light out of the housing of the electronic device and the second transparent region allows a receiver to receive light through the housing. The opaque region is disposed between the first and second transparent regions to isolate them from one another such that the transmitted light is isolated from the received light.

公开(公告)号：US10782742B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-22

申请号：US16103827

申请日：2018-08-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Maegan K. Spencer ,  Ryan C. Perkins ,  Shannon X. Yang ,  Erik G. De Jong

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  F16K31/12

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a sensing component positioned in an enclosure. The sensing component can determine ambient air pressure. In order for the sensing component to access ambient air, the electronic device includes a through hole in the enclosure. The through hole allows communication from the ambient air to the sensing component. In some instances, liquid becomes lodges in the through hole and reduces or inhibits the ability of the sensing component to determine the ambient air pressure. In order to expel the liquid from the through hole, the electronic device may include an air accumulation module designed to receive air from the internal volume, causing an increased air pressure within the air accumulation module. The air accumulation module can subsequently release the air in a direction toward the through hole. In this manner, the air can expel the liquid from the through hole.

公开(公告)号：US10655988B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

申请号：US16134888

申请日：2018-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paisith P. Boonsom ,  Serhan O. Isikman ,  Richard Ruh ,  Prashanth S. Holenarsipur ,  Colin M. Ely ,  William N. Pickeral ,  Jairam Manjunathaiah ,  David G. Havskjold ,  Anant Rai ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  Milind S. Bhagavat

IPC: G01D5/347 ,  G01D5/30

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an optical encoder for an electronic device. The optical encoder includes a spindle and an encoded pattern disposed around a circumference of the spindle. The encoded pattern may include one or more surface features that create a direction-dependent reflective region.

公开(公告)号：US10165694B1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15836955

申请日：2017-12-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Werner ,  Maegan K. Spencer ,  Daniel J. Barrett ,  Brad G. Boozer ,  Daniel J. Hiemstra ,  Christopher D. Guichet ,  Amin M. Younes ,  James G. Horiuchi ,  Eugene H. Fox

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/44 ,  H04R1/08

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a portable electronic device having a substantially concealed barometric vent. The vent may be used to equalize air pressure within the enclosure while forming a barrier between external contaminants, moisture, and so on and various internal component and assemblies of the device. In one embodiment, the vent may include a screen configured to impede ingress of particulates and an air-permeable membrane configured to impede ingress of moisture.

公开(公告)号：US10018966B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15092584

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Maegan K. Spencer

IPC: G04B3/04 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G04C3/00

CPC classification number: G04C3/002 ,  G04B3/041 ,  G04B3/046 ,  G04G21/00

Abstract: A watch crown assembly is disclosed. The watch crown assembly comprises a body configured to receive rotary input. The body defines a recess and a retention feature. The watch crown assembly further comprises a ceramic member positioned at least partially in the recess and a mounting arm attached to the ceramic member. The mounting arm is engaged with the retention feature of the body, thereby retaining the ceramic member to the body.