ANTENNA, SHIELDING AND GROUNDING
    31.
    发明申请
    ANTENNA, SHIELDING AND GROUNDING 审中-公开
    天线,屏蔽和接地

    公开(公告)号:US20160380333A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-29

    申请号:US15263022

    申请日:2016-09-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and no on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing formed from a radio opaque material with a cover formed from a radio transparent material. To implement a wireless interface, an antenna stack-up can be provided that allows an antenna to be mounted to a bottom of the cover. Methods and apparatus are provided for improving wireless performance. For instance, in one embodiment, a metal housing can be thinned to improve antenna performance. As another example, a faraday cage can be formed around speaker drivers to improve antenna performance.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种便携式计算设备。 便携式计算设备可以采用许多形式,例如膝上型计算机,平板计算机,并且不存在。 便携式计算设备可以包括由无线电不透明材料形成的单件壳体,其具有由无线电透明材料形成的盖。 为了实现无线接口,可以提供允许将天线安装到盖的底部的天线叠加。 提供了用于改善无线性能的方法和装置。 例如,在一个实施例中,金属外壳可以变薄以改善天线性能。 作为另一示例,可以围绕扬声器驱动器形成法拉第笼,以改善天线性能。

    Balanced magnetic array
    32.
    发明授权
    Balanced magnetic array 有权
    平衡磁阵列

    公开(公告)号:US09384881B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US14491583

    申请日:2014-09-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A balanced magnetic string and methods for forming same are described. The balanced magnetic string includes at least a plurality of magnetic elements linearly arranged in an alternating magnetic polarity pattern and each comprising a first magnetic volume and a compensating magnetic element having a second magnetic volume that is different than the first magnetic volume. The plurality of magnetic elements and the compensating magnetic element magnetically interact to provide a resultant magnetic field having a desired magnetic field strength at a point of interest.

    Abstract translation: 描述了平衡磁线及其形成方法。 平衡磁线包括至少多个以交变磁极性图形线性排列的磁性元件,每个磁性元件包括第一磁性体积和具有与第一磁性体积不同的第二磁性体积的补偿磁性元件。 多个磁性元件和补偿磁性元件磁性相互作用以提供在感兴趣点具有期望的磁场强度的合成磁场。

    METHOD FOR MAGNETIZING MULTIPLE ZONES IN A MONOLITHIC PIECE OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL
    33.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR MAGNETIZING MULTIPLE ZONES IN A MONOLITHIC PIECE OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL 审中-公开
    在磁性材料的单片中磁化多个区域的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160093424A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14500887

    申请日:2014-09-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01F13/003

    Abstract: An article having a multiple magnetic polarities and a method for making the article are disclosed. The article can be a monolithic substrate form from a metallic material or materials. The article may include a first magnetic polarity and a second magnetic polarity opposite the first magnetic polarity. Methods for making the article include provide either providing a monolithic substrate having a first magnetic polarity, or applying a first magnetic field to the monolithic substrate to impart a first magnetic polarity. The method may also include raising the temperature of the monolithic substrate in order to reduce the coercivity of the monolithic substrate. The temperature of the monolithic substrate may also be selectively raised to lower the coercivity of the monolithic substrate in associated areas. By lowering the coercivity, the second magnetic polarity may be imparted on the monolithic substrate.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有多个磁极性的制品和制造该制品的方法。 该制品可以是由金属材料或材料制成的整体衬底形式。 物品可以包括与第一磁极性相反的第一磁极性和第二磁极性。 制造该制品的方法包括提供具有第一磁极性的单片基板,或向整体式基板施加第一磁场以赋予第一磁极性。 该方法还可以包括提高整体式衬底的温度以便降低整体式衬底的矫顽力。 整体式衬底的温度也可以选择性地升高以降低相关区域中整体衬底的矫顽力。 通过降低矫顽力,可以将第二磁极性赋予单片基板。

    FABRIC KEYBOARD
    34.
    发明申请
    FABRIC KEYBOARD 审中-公开
    织物键盘

    公开(公告)号:US20160049266A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14826590

    申请日:2015-08-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An input device, such as a keyboard, includes one or more keys that each includes a keycap operable to move within an aperture of a frame to activate a switch and fabric disposed over the frame and keycap. A first region of the fabric is bonded to the keycap and a second region of the fabric is bonded to the frame. The first region may be an embossed region and the second region may be an unembossed region. The fabric may dampen sound from within the keyboard, such as noise related to movement of the keycap, activation of the switch, and so on. The fabric may also form a barrier that restricts passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or other portions of the input device.

    Abstract translation: 诸如键盘的输入设备包括一个或多个键,每个键包括可操作以在框架的孔内移动的键帽,以激活布置在框架和键帽上的开关和织物。 织物的第一区域粘合到键帽,并且织物的第二区域粘合到框架。 第一区域可以是压花区域,第二区域可以是未压纹区域。 织物可以抑制键盘内的声音,例如与键帽的移动有关的噪音,开关的启动等等。 织物还可以形成限制污染物进入孔和/或输入装置的其它部分的阻挡层。

    Antenna Structures and Electrical Components with Grounding
    36.
    发明申请
    Antenna Structures and Electrical Components with Grounding 有权
    天线结构和接地电气元件

    公开(公告)号:US20140111684A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-24

    申请号:US13655215

    申请日:2012-10-18

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a conductive housing with an antenna window. Antenna structures may be mounted adjacent to the antenna window. The antenna structures may have a dielectric carrier. Patterned metal antenna traces may be formed on the surface of the dielectric carrier. A proximity sensor may be formed from a flexible printed circuit mounted on the dielectric carrier. The flexible printed circuit may have a tail that contains a transmission line for feeding the antenna structures. The transmission line may include a positive signal conductor that is maintained at a desired distance from the conductive housing using a polymer sheet. A portion of the antenna structures may protrude between a microphone and a camera module. Plastic camera module housing structures may have an inner surface coated with a shielding metal. A U-shaped conductive fabric layer may be used as a grounding structure.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有带有天线窗口的导电壳体。 天线结构可以安装在天线窗口附近。 天线结构可以具有电介质载体。 图案化的金属天线迹线可以形成在电介质载体的表面上。 接近传感器可以由安装在电介质载体上的柔性印刷电路形成。 柔性印刷电路可以具有包含用于馈送天线结构的传输线的尾部。 传输线可以包括使用聚合物片材从导电壳体保持在期望距离的正信号导体。 天线结构的一部分可以在麦克风和相机模块之间突出。 塑料相机模块外壳结构可以具有涂覆有屏蔽金属的内表面。 可以使用U形导电织物层作为接地结构。

    SLIDE INPUT COMPONENT ASSEMBLIES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    37.
    发明申请
    SLIDE INPUT COMPONENT ASSEMBLIES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME 有权
    电子设备的滑动输入组件组件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140110231A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-24

    申请号:US13656368

    申请日:2012-10-19

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Slide input component assemblies of an electronic device and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, a slide input component assembly may include a slide button subassembly that may have a knob, a base, a retention mechanism that may couple the knob to the base, and a shell part that may be provided about at least a portion of the base. The slide input component assembly may also include a slide switch subassembly that may have a switch that may be configured to move along a switch path when the slide button subassembly moves along a button path.

    Abstract translation: 提供电子设备的滑动输入组件组件及其制造方法。 在一些实施例中,滑动输入部件组件可以包括滑动按钮子组件,滑动按钮子组件可以具有旋钮,基座,可将旋钮连接到基座的保持机构,以及可以围绕至少一部分 的基地。 滑动输入部件组件还可以包括滑动开关子组件,滑动开关子组件可以具有可以被配置为当滑动按钮子组件沿着按钮路径移动时沿开关路径移动的开关。

    Antenna, shielding and grounding
    38.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10658744B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-19

    申请号:US15263022

    申请日:2016-09-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and no on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing formed from a radio opaque material with a cover formed from a radio transparent material. To implement a wireless interface, an antenna stack-up can be provided that allows an antenna to be mounted to a bottom of the cover. Methods and apparatus are provided for improving wireless performance. For instance, in one embodiment, a metal housing can be thinned to improve antenna performance. As another example, a faraday cage can be formed around speaker drivers to improve antenna performance.

    EAR TIP DESIGNED TO ENABLE IN-EAR DETECT WITH PRESSURE CHANGE IN ACOUSTIC VOLUME

    公开(公告)号:US20200100011A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-26

    申请号:US16272982

    申请日:2019-02-11

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An earbud tip for an in-ear headphone can include an outer body; an inner tube extending at least partially within the outer body, the tube having opposing first and second ends and first and second openings at the opposing first and second ends, respectively, the first opening configured to emit audio signals provided by a speaker of an in-ear headphone into a user's ear canal during operation of the in-ear headphone and when the earbud tip seals the user's ear canal and the second opening configured to be removably coupled to a portion of the in-ear headphone; and one or more channels extending from an outer periphery of the earbud tip to the inner tube.

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