公开(公告)号：US20090020343A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US11882881

申请日：2007-08-06

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Zadesky

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Zadesky

IPC: G06F3/045

CPC classification number: H03K17/9625 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/94026 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/96054

Abstract: A resistive force sensor with capacitive discrimination is disclosed. According to an example of the disclosure, a sensor is directed to detect resistance and capacitance in an alternating fashion, the resistance indicating a force being applied to an input area of a device, and the capacitance indicating a proximity of a body part to the input area of the device, and the detected resistance and capacitance are utilized to determine whether the body part has pressed the input area of the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有电容鉴别的电阻力传感器。 根据本公开的示例，传感器被引导以交替的方式检测电阻和电容，所述电阻指示施加到装置的输入区域的力，以及指示身体部分与输入端的接近度的电容 利用检测的电阻和电容来确定身体部位是否按下了装置的输入区域。

公开(公告)号：US10261370B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US13253844

申请日：2011-10-05

Applicant: Paul S. Drzaic ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John P. Ternus

Inventor： Paul S. Drzaic ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John P. Ternus

IPC: G02F1/1345

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display having a thin-film transistor layer. One or more holes in the thin-film transistor layer may be used to form pathways from display circuitry to other circuitry underneath the display. One or more conductive bridges may pass through holes in the thin-film transistor layer and may have one end that couples to the display circuitry and a second end that couples to a printed circuit underneath the display. These conductive bridges may be formed from wire bonding. Wire bond connections may be encapsulated with potting material to improve the reliability of the wire bond and increase the resiliency of the display. Display signal lines may be routed through holes in a thin-film transistor layer to run along a backside of the display thereby reducing the need for space in the border region for display circuitry.

公开(公告)号：US09429997B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US13494472

申请日：2012-06-12

Applicant: Scott A. Myers ,  Derek Wright ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Derek Wright ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H05K7/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G09G2380/02

Abstract: An electronic device may have a hollow display cover structure. The hollow display cover structure may be formed from a structure having an inner surface. The structure may be an elongated member having a longitudinal axis. A material such as sapphire, other crystalline materials, or other transparent materials may be used in forming the hollow display cover structure. A flexible display layer such as an organic light-emitting diode display layer or other flexible display structure may be wrapped around the longitudinal axis to cover the interior surface of the hollow display cover structure. The electronic device may have a touch sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and other sensors for gathering input such as user input. The electronic device may use one or more sensors to gather information on rotational motion of the device and can display content on the flexible display layer accordingly.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有中空的显示器盖结构。 中空的显示器盖结构可以由具有内表面的结构形成。 该结构可以是具有纵向轴线的细长构件。 诸如蓝宝石，其他结晶材料或其他透明材料的材料可以用于形成中空显示器盖结构。 诸如有机发光二极管显示层或其它柔性显示结构的柔性显示层可围绕纵向轴线缠绕以覆盖中空显示器盖结构的内表面。 电子设备可以具有触摸传感器，加速度计，陀螺仪和用于收集诸如用户输入的输入的其它传感器。 电子设备可以使用一个或多个传感器来收集关于设备的旋转运动的信息，并且可以相应地在柔性显示层上显示内容。

公开(公告)号：US09210242B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13602068

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Phillip M. Hobson ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

Inventor： Phillip M. Hobson ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H04M1/0249 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M1/0252

Abstract: A housing for a personal electronic device includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a pivoting member pivotally attached to the second housing portion. The first housing portion defines a first plane and has a first support member arranged thereon at a first angle to the first plane. The first support member includes at least one through hole for engaging a fastener. The second housing portion defines a second plane and has a second support member arranged thereon at a second angle to the second plane. The second support member includes at least one retaining hole configured to align with the at least one through hole and retain the fastener. The pivoting member is configured to pivot between at least two positions to obscure the fastener.

Abstract translation: 用于个人电子设备的壳体包括第一壳体部分，第二壳体部分和枢转地附接到第二壳体部分的枢转构件。 第一壳体部分限定第一平面并且以与第一平面成第一角度布置在其上的第一支撑构件。 第一支撑构件包括用于接合紧固件的至少一个通孔。 第二壳体部分限定第二平面并且具有以与第二平面成第二角度布置在其上的第二支撑构件。 第二支撑构件包括构造成与至少一个通孔对准并保持紧固件的至少一个保持孔。 枢转构件构造成在至少两个位置之间枢转以遮蔽紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US09177503B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13484887

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Paul Stephen Drzaic ,  Benjamin Mark Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John Patrick Ternus ,  Scott Andrew Myers

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Paul Stephen Drzaic ,  Benjamin Mark Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John Patrick Ternus ,  Scott Andrew Myers

IPC: G09G3/22 ,  G09G3/32 ,  H01L27/32

CPC classification number: G09G3/3225 ,  G09G2300/04 ,  G09G2300/0819 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/029 ,  G09G2320/0295 ,  G09G2320/041 ,  G09G2320/048 ,  G09G2330/045 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  H01L27/3225

Abstract: Thermal sensors are disposed with OLEDs across a display of an electronic device to measure temperatures across the display surface. Thermal sensors may be used to create a temperature map across the display surface due to both the ambient environment and the internal environment of the electronic device. The thermal sensors may be disposed in the OLED layer, on a separate layer, or both. Thermal sensors may be disposed in a substantially 1:1 ratio with OLEDs or with zones of OLEDs. Both the temperature history and usage history for OLEDs may be recorded and processed to determine the age of each OLED. Controllers may adjust the driving strength of OLEDs or adjust the operation of components within the electronic device to compensate for aging or temperature based on the temperature map and age determination. Controllers may move static images from one part of the display to another less-aged part.

Abstract translation: 热传感器设置在电子设备的显示器上的OLED以测量显示表面上的温度。 由于环境环境和电子设备的内部环境，热传感器可用于在显示表面上产生温度图。 热传感器可以设置在OLED层中，在单独的层上，或两者上。 热传感器可以与OLED或OLED区域以基本上1:1的比例布置。 可以记录和处理OLED的温度历史和使用历史以确定每个OLED的年龄。 控制器可以调节OLED的驱动强度或者调整电子设备内的组件的操作，以根据温度图和年龄测定来补偿老化或温度。 控制器可以将静态图像从显示器的一部分移动到另一个较不老化的部分。

公开(公告)号：US09176530B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13212045

申请日：2011-08-17

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Scott A. Myers

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1635 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A wearable accessory device is disclosed. The wearable accessory device includes a flexible display coupled to a bi-stable spring. Coupling the display to the bi-stable spring allows the accessory device to be easily worn in a number of convenient locations.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可穿戴附件装置。 可穿戴附件装置包括耦合到双稳态弹簧的柔性显示器。 将显示器耦合到双稳态弹簧允许附件设备容易地佩戴在许多方便的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08986866B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US12955784

申请日：2010-11-29

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: H01M2/00 ,  H01M10/48 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G08B13/12 ,  H01M10/42 ,  G01R31/36

CPC classification number: G08B29/181 ,  G01R31/024 ,  G01R31/3606 ,  G01R31/3627 ,  G08B13/128 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2010/4271

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery pack that includes a fault-monitoring mechanism for detecting faults in the battery pack and indicating the faults to a user. The battery pack also includes a battery cell and enclosure material that encloses the battery cell. The fault may correspond to penetration of the battery pack, a puncture in the enclosure material, a short circuit within the battery cell, and/or a change in pressure within the battery pack. To detect the fault, the fault-monitoring mechanism may utilize a conductive mechanism, a color-changing mechanism, and/or a sensor mechanism in the battery pack.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供一种电池组，其包括用于检测电池组中的故障并向用户指示故障的故障监视机构。 电池组还包括封闭电池单元的电池单元和外壳材料。 故障可能对应于电池组的穿透，外壳材料中的穿刺，电池单元内的短路，和/或电池组内的压力变化。 为了检测故障，故障监视机构可以利用电池组中的导电机构，变色机构和/或传感器机构。

公开(公告)号：US08957577B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13251108

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott Andrew Myers

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott Andrew Myers

IPC: H01L51/50 ,  H01L51/52 ,  G06F1/20

CPC classification number: H01L51/529 ,  G06F1/203 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Techniques are provided for removing thermal gradients from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. In one embodiment, an OLED display device includes a thermally conductive layer placed between electronic components housed within the device and the OLED display. Heat given off by the electronic components is transferred from warm to cold regions of the thermally conductive layer to create a more uniform ambient temperature across the back of the OLED display. Some embodiments indicate a position of the thermally conductive layer within layers of an OLED display stack (e.g., between a glass substrate and polyimide layer). Some embodiments include a specific range of thermal conductivities and/or thicknesses desired for the thermally conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从有机发光二极管（OLED）显示器去除热梯度的技术。 在一个实施例中，OLED显示装置包括放置在容纳在装置内的电子部件和OLED显示器之间的导热层。 由电子部件发出的热量从导热层的温暖区域转移，从而在OLED显示器背面产生更均匀的环境温度。 一些实施例表示导热层位于OLED显示堆叠层（例如玻璃基板和聚酰亚胺层之间）的位置。 一些实施例包括导热层所需的特定范围的热导率和/或厚度。

公开(公告)号：US08934228B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13422724

申请日：2012-03-16

Applicant: Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R9/06

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: Electronic devices that contain flexible displays and one or more display-based speaker structures may be provided. The speaker structures may be positioned under the flexible display. Portions of the flexible display may be used as speaker membranes for the speaker structures. The speaker structures may be driven by transducers that convert electrical audio signal input into sound. Piezoelectric transducers or transducers formed from coils and magnets may be used to drive the speaker structures. Speaker membranes may be formed from active display areas of the flexible display. Some, all, or substantially all of the flexible display may be used as a speaker membrane for one or more display-based speaker structures. An optional cover layer may be provided with speaker openings so that sound may pass from the display-based speaker structures to the exterior of the device.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含柔性显示器和一个或多个基于显示器的扬声器结构的电子设备。 扬声器结构可以位于柔性显示器下方。 柔性显示器的部分可以用作扬声器结构的扬声器膜。 扬声器结构可以由将电音频信号输入转换成声音的换能器来驱动。 可以使用由线圈和磁体形成的压电换能器或换能器来驱动扬声器结构。 扬声器膜可以由柔性显示器的活动显示区域形成。 一些，全部或基本上所有的柔性显示器可以用作一个或多个基于显示器的扬声器结构的扬声器膜。 可选的覆盖层可以设置有扬声器开口，使得声音可以从基于显示器的扬声器结构传递到设备的外部。

公开(公告)号：US08787016B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13177165

申请日：2011-07-06

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Andrew J. M. Janis ,  Teodor Dabov

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Andrew J. M. Janis ,  Teodor Dabov

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/022 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  H05K5/0226

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain multiple housing portions. The housing portions may be coupled together using hinges. The hinges may include hinges based on a three-bar linkage, hinges based on a four-bar linkage, hinges with slotted members, hinges formed from flexible support structures, and hinges based on flexible housing structures. Flexible displays may be mounted to the housing portions overlapping the hinges. When the housing portions in a device are rotated relative to each other, the flexible display may bend. The hinge may be configured to allow the flexible display to be placed in a front-to-front configuration in which an active side of the display faces itself or a back-to-back configuration. Engagement structures may be used to help the housing grip external objects and to hold the housing portions together. The hinges may be provided with rotational detents to help hold the flexible display in desired positions.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含多个壳体部分的电子设备。 壳体部分可以使用铰链联接在一起。 铰链可以包括基于三杆连杆的铰链，基于四杆连接件的铰链，带有开槽构件的铰链，由柔性支撑结构形成的铰链以及基于柔性壳体结构的铰链。 柔性显示器可以安装到与铰链重叠的壳体部分。 当装置中的壳体部分相对于彼此旋转时，柔性显示器可以弯曲。 铰链可以被配置为允许柔性显示器被放置在前置配置中，其中显示器的活动侧面向自身或背对背配置。 可以使用接合结构来帮助外壳夹住外部物体并将壳体部分保持在一起。 铰链可以设置有旋转棘爪以帮助将柔性显示器保持在期望的位置。