公开(公告)号：US07967610B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12210968

申请日：2008-09-15

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6271 ,  H01R13/64 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  Y10T29/53209

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for manufacturing a portable electronic device that does not cause yield loss or premature failure due a connector shell contacting the housing or its attached components during assembly. One example provides a connector shell that is split in at least two separate pieces or portions. A first piece of the connector shell is attached to a subassembly. A second piece of the connector shell is attached to or included as part of an endcap. During assembly, the subassembly and first connector shell piece is inserted into a housing from a first end. The endcap and the second piece of the connector shell can then be inserted into, or attached to, a second end of the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造便携式电子设备的方法和装置，其不会由于连接器壳体在组装期间接触壳体或其附接部件而导致屈服损失或过早失效。 一个例子提供了一个连接器壳体，该连接器壳体分成至少两个分开的部分或部分。 连接器外壳的第一块连接到一个子组件。 连接器外壳的第二件连接到或包括在端盖的一部分中。 在组装期间，子组件和第一连接器壳件从第一端插入壳体中。 然后可以将端盖和连接器壳体的第二件插入壳体的第二端或连接到壳体的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US07910843B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12204401

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jan Moolsintong ,  Joseph Fisher ,  Wendell Sander ,  Erturk Kocalar

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jan Moolsintong ,  Joseph Fisher ,  Wendell Sander ,  Erturk Kocalar

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2225/004 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2231/042 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/018 ,  H03K2217/96066

Abstract: Compact input devices formed on flexible substrates are disclosed. The input devices may be formed using three or more conducting layers. By including three or more conducting layers, the diameter of the input device may be minimized. In addition, to improve the flexibility of portions of the input device mounted, some portions of the input device may be made to have fewer layers than other portions of the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了形成在柔性基板上的紧凑型输入装置。 可以使用三个或更多个导电层来形成输入装置。 通过包括三个或更多个导电层，输入装置的直径可以最小化。 此外，为了提高安装的输入装置的部分的灵活性，可以使输入装置的一些部分具有比输入装置的其它部分更少的层。

公开(公告)号：US20080088597A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11812384

申请日：2007-06-18

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and device relate to improved sensor configurations in a user device are disclosed. A device implements the improved sensor configurations includes a switch configured to detect a force applied by a user, one or more touch sensors configured to detect an angular position of the user input which are peripherally located relative to the switch, and a processor configured to generate a signal for performing a task selected from a plurality of predefined tasks in accordance with the force and the angular position of the user input.

公开(公告)号：US20080088596A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11812383

申请日：2007-06-18

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括移动检测器（诸如机械开关）和诸如触摸板触摸屏和/或触摸感测外壳之类的位置指示器的输入设备。 这两个输入设备可以基本上同时使用来向设备提供命令。 以这种方式，不同的命令可以与在不同区域中按压可移动构件相关联，并且单个可移动构件可以像几个按钮执行。

公开(公告)号：US09218727B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13106491

申请日：2011-05-12

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00

Abstract: One embodiment may take the form of a method of reducing noise from vibration of a device on a hard surface. The method includes activating a haptic device to indicate an alert and sensing an audible level during activation of the haptic device. Additionally, the method includes determining if the audible level exceeds a threshold and initiating mitigation routines to reduce the audible level to a level below the threshold if the threshold is exceeded.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例可以采取减少来自硬表面上的装置的振动的噪声的方法的形式。 该方法包括在触觉装置的激活期间激活触觉装置以指示警报并感测听觉水平。 另外，该方法包括：如果超过阈值，则确定可听水平是否超过阈值，并启动缓解程序以将可听水平降低到低于阈值的水平。

公开(公告)号：US08998632B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13700441

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Albert J. Golko ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Jahan Minoo ,  Ian Spraggs ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jonathan Aase ,  Wendell Sander ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Jahan Minoo ,  Ian Spraggs ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jonathan Aase ,  Wendell Sander ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R13/642 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6273 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6485 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K9/0007

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. 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.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20130217253A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13700441

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Albert J. Golko ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Jahan Minoo ,  Ian Spraggs ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jonathan Aase ,  Wendell Sander ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Mathias W. Schmidt ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Jahan Minoo ,  Ian Spraggs ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jonathan Aase ,  Wendell Sander ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi

IPC: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/6273 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6485 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K9/0007

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. 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.

公开(公告)号：US08397370B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12555651

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Brian Lynch ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kyle Yeates ,  Yi Jiang

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Brian Lynch ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kyle Yeates ,  Yi Jiang

IPC: H01P11/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/00 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q15/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: This is directed to an antenna for use in an electronic device. The antenna can be constructed from a flex and printed trace, such that the flex is originally defined to be as large or nearly as large as possible to fit within portion of the electronic device dedicated to the antenna. This can allow the antenna trace to vary as the antenna is tuned without requiring a new flex having a different shape. In addition, this can allow the antenna design to be decoupled from the mechanical considerations related to mounting the antenna within the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 这是针对用于电子设备的天线。 天线可以由柔性和印刷迹线构成，使得柔性元件最初被定义为尽可能大或几乎尽可能大以适合专用于天线的电子设备的部分。 这可以使得天线迹线随天线调谐而变化，而不需要具有不同形状的新柔性。 另外，这可以使天线设计与将天线安装在电子设备内的机械考虑相脱离。

公开(公告)号：US20120149308A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US12965489

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04W48/18

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for providing a network status to facilitate communications. In particular, in some embodiments, a method of operating an electronic communication device is provided that includes retrieving a network status of another communication device. The network status comprises a signal strength. An available communication mode is determined based on the network status and a recommended communication mode is provided to a user based at least in part upon the retrieved network status.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供网络状态以促进通信的系统和方法。 特别地，在一些实施例中，提供了一种操作电子通信设备的方法，其包括检索另一通信设备的网络状态。 网络状态包括信号强度。 基于网络状态确定可用的通信模式，并且至少部分地基于所检索的网络状态向用户提供推荐的通信模式。

公开(公告)号：US20120078635A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12890091

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Phil Hobson

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Phil Hobson

IPC: G10L15/28

CPC classification number: G10L15/30

Abstract: One embodiment of a voice control system includes a first electronic device communicatively coupled to a server and configured to receive a speech recognition file from the server. The speech recognition file may include a speech recognition algorithm for converting one or more voice commands into text and a database including one or more entries comprising one or more voice commands and one or more executable commands associated with the one or more voice commands.

Abstract translation: 语音控制系统的一个实施例包括通信地耦合到服务器并被配置为从服务器接收语音识别文件的第一电子设备。 语音识别文件可以包括用于将一个或多个语音命令转换为文本的语音识别算法和包括包括一个或多个语音命令的一个或多个条目以及与该一个或多个语音命令相关联的一个或多个可执行命令的数据库。